What do all of the inhaled medications do? In what order are they supposed to be taken?
Inhaled medications should be done in the following order: 1. Bronchodilators (Albuterol) – open the airways to help clear mucus and make breathing easier. They are given before performing ACTs. 2. Hypertonic Saline – helps to stimulate cough and to moisten thick mucus in the airways. 3. Pulmozyme – helps to thin the mucus so it is easier to cough up. 4. TOBI or Colistin – antibiotic that helps to fight infection, this medication should be taken after performing ACTs.
