Page 11 - Asthma/COPD

Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It is one of the most common, if not, the most common long-term illnesses in children and teenagers, although adults can also get it. Asthma causes shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing at night or early in the morning.

If you’re somebody who has asthma, you know how critical is to find the right inhaler. When you suddenly feel like you can’t breathe, you need to be able to rely on an inhaler that’s effective and won’t falter. In the UK, Salbutamol or Ventolin inhalers are the most popular, and for a good reason.

Ventolin and Salbutamol are essentially the same drugs, so why the different names and are there actually any difference between them?  Ventolin inhalers contain Salbutamol Nebules yet pharmacists and online retailers will refer to what is effectively the same product with different names.  There is a bigger picture here over what is considered a branded drug and what is classified as generic.  If you are looking to buy a Ventolin inhaler online in the UK then take a look at Pharmacy Planet’s comprehensive pharmacy. 

Allergic asthma is asthma triggered by a particular allergen. This could be pollen, pet dander or dust mites. Some allergens, such as pollen, are more difficult to avoid. However, if an allergen can be avoided, then this is advisable.