Community Pediatric Asthma Service
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Reliever Medicine
Reliever medicines are short-acting medicines
which temporarily relax the muscles around the
airways and are used only as needed.
Remember to check with your local pharmacy on how to dispose of unwanted/expired medication, including asthma devices.
Reliever Medicine
Devices
Device Drug Name
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Ventolin (Salbutamol), Airomir
Turbuhaler Bricanyl
Diskus Ventolin
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Proper Device Technique
To make sure your asthma medicine reaches your lungs, it is important to use the correct technique. Each type of medicine device requires a different technique. Click on the link below for instructions on how to use your medicine correctly or you can ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Walk | Run | Play | Breathe
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