Asthma is a common long-term respiratory condition that affects a sufferer’s airways. An individual who suffers from it can face occasional breathing difficulties as their airways narrow and swell. This is because your airways are always inflamed and tend to spasm, causing shortness of breath and wheezing when provoked.

One of the most common treatments for this condition is asthma inhalers. With so many out there it can be challenging to know which one you should be using, but the main types of inhalers are relievers and preventatives.

We will be focusing solely on the most popular reliever inhaler, Ventolin, and how effective they are for treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).