Usually, yes. Since it’s a reliever inhaler, it’s used to tackle asthma symptoms in real-time (so in the moment that you experience them). Another type of inhaler, called a preventer inhaler, works a bit differently. It’s an asthma treatment that you need to use on a daily basis to manage asthma (even if you think your asthma control is strong). A preventer inhaler allows you to build up protection from asthma symptoms over time. Preventer inhalers have a low-dose steroid in them that reduces swelling and inflammation in your airways.
We can chat to you about both reliever and preventer inhalers during your consultation with us, and help you to decide if you should be prescribed with both types of inhaler from there.