Hätäinhalaattori

Hätäinhalaattori, often referred to as a rescue inhaler or reliever inhaler, is a handheld medical device used to provide quick relief from asthma symptoms. It delivers a bronchodilator medication, typically a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA), directly into the lungs. When someone experiences symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, or coughing, they use the hätäinhalaattori to open up the airways and ease breathing.

The medication in a hätäinhalaattori works by relaxing the muscles that surround the airways. These muscles can constrict during an asthma attack, making it difficult to breathe. The SABA medication rapidly binds to receptors on these muscles, causing them to relax and the airways to widen. This allows for easier airflow and provides relief within minutes.

Hätäinhalaattorit are essential for individuals with asthma and are typically prescribed by a healthcare professional. It is important to use the hätäinhalaattori as directed by a doctor and to understand when it is appropriate to use it. While it provides immediate relief, it does not treat the underlying inflammation of asthma. Therefore, it is often used in conjunction with a long-term control medication that addresses the chronic inflammation. Frequent reliance on a hätäinhalaattori may indicate that a person's asthma is not well-controlled and that their treatment plan may need to be adjusted.