Following the Rule of Two is a good baseline to use when evaluating the frequency of your inhaler use. These presentations indicate that fast intervention is needed to gain control of your asthma. Some studies show that a portion of patients who use albuterol four times a day as a routine may find that their asthma grows worse due to the practice. As a result, most asthma specialists will recommend finding ways to better control your symptoms.
When I talk about the Rule of Two or the Rule of Four with patients, I usually get a lot of questions about exercising. Usually, your asthma specialist will advise you to utilize your inhaler prior to vigorous exercise. The two puffs of albuterol you take before exercise do not count in the Rule of Two or the Rule of Four.
Asthma attacks can be a frightening experience! Being a doctor that specializes in asthma treatment, the frequency of albuterol use is one of the tools used to gauge asthma control — less albuterol means better asthma control! We now have so many asthma controllers to choose from—working together we can find the right program for your particular type of asthma. We use the Rule of Two and the Rule of Four not to restrict your inhaler use, but to identify when your asthma could use a little more clinical attention.
The goal of that clinical attention is to let you forget about your inhaler for a while—or, at least, not use it so often. When used with the inhaler it makes it easier to get the right amount of salbutamol into the lungs. Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse can show you how to use a spacer with the inhaler. Search for your inhaler, and watch a short video on the Asthma UK website on how to use your inhaler. Salbutamol is a safe and very effective medicine if you use it properly.
It has very few side effects. More than 1 in people have these side effects after taking 1 or 2 puffs of their inhaler:. These side effects are not dangerous and they should gradually improve as your body gets used to salbutamol. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if these or any other side effects bother you or do not go away. It happens rarely, but some people may have very serious side effects when taking salbutamol. It is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to salbutamol.
You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. These are not all the side effects of salbutamol.
For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Salbutamol is generally considered safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Some women find that their asthma gets better during pregnancy, some see no change at all, and for others it will be worse. If you have asthma, your doctor will most likely recommend that you continue to use your salbutamol inhaler during pregnancy. They will be able to give you advice on how to manage your asthma during pregnancy.
The risks of having serious asthma attacks during pregnancy are much worse than the risks of using salbutamol. Asthma attacks in pregnancy can prevent your baby from getting enough oxygen. In general though, you can use your salbutamol inhaler as normal while you're breastfeeding.
The amount of medicine that passes into breast milk is so small that it's unlikely to harm the baby.
For safety, tell your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding. If you're taking other prescribed medicines that do not mix well with salbutamol your doctor will decide whether the benefits of taking both medicines outweighs the risks. There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with salbutamol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
Salbutamol is a type of medicine called a bronchodilator. When you have a puff of your salbutamol inhaler it works almost straight away to make your breathing easier. It carries on working for about 5 hours. Most people will use salbutamol for many years. Once your breathing is better, it may be possible for you or your child to use salbutamol less often. But you should always have your salbutamol inhaler with you so you can use it as soon as you have breathing problems. Do not stop taking salbutamol unless your doctor tells you to.
If you stop taking salbutamol your breathing problems could get worse. Even if you only have to use salbutamol occasionally, keep your inhaler with you all the time in case you have a sudden attack. Almost everyone who has asthma or COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator inhaler or "reliever" inhaler to help their breathing.
Salbutamol and terbutaline work as well as each other. However, the inhalers may look different. This makes Ventolin inhalers one of the fastest acting — and therefore one of the most popular prescription treatments for people with asthma in the UK.
Ventolin Rated 4. Ventolin inhalers can be used with a spacer or straight from the inhaler itself. For those who have never used a Ventolin inhaler, you should know that it is important to prime your Ventolin inhaler, first.
To do this, start by taking off the cap which covers the mouthpiece, before shaking the inhaler. Once the Ventolin has been shaken, you should face the inhaler away from your face and spray the canister up to three times, or until the spray is consistent. After this, you can place your mouth around the inhaler mouthpiece and spray, while inhaling through your mouth, simultaneously.
It is important to inhale at the same time as you spray the medicine to ensure that the medicine reaches the lungs. If you are not sure about how you should be taking Ventolin, speak to your GP or asthma nurse for advice. The number of puffs that are deemed suitable depend on a few key factors.
To start, the dose prescribed by your doctor should be known. This vital information can make a huge difference in the sprays of Ventolin that are considered safe. Dry powder inhalers are used differently. To use a dry powder inhaler, close your mouth tightly around the mouthpiece and inhale very fast. View more information on how to use dry powder inhaler. Some inhalers now include counters so you always know how many puffs are remaining in the device.
For those that do not have counters, there are a variety of methods to determine how many puffs i. If the canister is new, it is full. The number of puffs a canister contains is listed on the label. Do NOT put your canister in water to see if it is empty.
This does not work. Your inhaler canister has puffs in it, you are told to take 8 puffs total every day. This canister of medicine will last 25 days, so if you started using it on January 1, you should replace it on or before January To download from the "Please wait" page, move your cursor to the top right, click on the download icon, and choose where to save it on your computer. Once saved, you will be able to open with Adobe Acrobat reader and use all of the features of the action plan. Email info GetAsthmaHelp.
Steps for Using an Inhaler Priming Priming is needed to make sure the dosing chamber of the MDI fills with the right amount of medication when you are ready to use it. You will need to prime the MDI the first time you use a new MDI and again if you have not used your inhaler for several days or weeks.
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