Whats the Difference Between a Nebulizer and an Inhaler?
Inhalers are little devices that can fit in your hand and are small enough to carry in a backpack, purse, or pocket. There are two types of inhalers. Metered dose inhalers (MDI) are the most commonly used. Like little aerosol cans, these inhalers push out a spray of medicine. Dry powder inhalers deliver medicine in powder form, but it does not spray out. The person must do more of the work by inhaling the powdered medicine quickly and deeply. Dry powder inhalers can be a little easier to use than metered dose inhalers. But dry powder inhalers require a person to pull air in quickly and quite forcefully. Metered dose inhalers can be tricky to use, but with practice, kids often get very good at using them. If you use one, it’s a good idea to also use a spacer. A spacer attaches to the inhaler and makes it easier to use because it puts the medicine into a kind of holding chamber. From that chamber, you can inhale the medicine slowly when you’re ready. When using a spacer, it usually takes
