Inhalers (Asthma Treatment & COPD Treatment) Explained!

as he clarifies the inhalers and progression used for asthma treatment and COPD treatment.

Understand the difference in naming and usage of SABA inhalers (short acting beta agonists, LABA inhalers (long acting beta agonists), ICS (inhaled corticosteroids), and LAMAs (long acting muscarinic receptor antagonists).

This video provides a concise overview of asthma treatment guidelines and the step up inhaler treatment for both asthma and COPD. Includes a discussion of albuterol ("saba"), salmeterol, fluticasone, tiotropium, and many others.


Speaker: Roger Seheult, MD
Clinical and Exam Preparation Instructor
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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Produced by Kyle Allred PA-C

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[Rosina]

Why on earth did 116 give a thumbs down? This gentleman couldn't have described it easier on how to use this inhaler. The instructions are nowhere near as good as this gentleman who described and showed you how to use the Easybreathe inhaler! Many thanks!

[kenvitale]

This was the best explanation I have seen or heard in my 68 years with asthma !

[Stonefalconetti]

No matter how many books I read or how many long and complicated videos I watch, I always come and absorb everything from YOURS. Your videos always make everything so simple and logical. It takes a lot of talent to achieve that. I have always been confused between the treatment of asthma and copd. You managed to erase years of confusion on my part in just a few minutes with clear visual explanation. THANKS A LOT!!!

[cookv]

My mind is blown. Thank you. I have been trying to figure out these inhalers for weeks now.

[LolaP-ql]

Thank you for the explanation. I have recently been diagnosed with asthma from really bad allergies. I use Abuterol.

[monziigramme]

This is enlightening. I am able to undertsnad just how controlled my asthma is based on the inhaler i am using. Thanksss

[lorrainegetrudeswanepoel]

Thank you very much for the informative session. I have peace of mind now. I just have to look after myself.

[Skepticalstudent]

Instead of 1-2 times per week, do you mean per month??

[RoIIingStoned]

So is the SABA the inhaler or the long acting ones?

[raghunishad]

What this tiotropium bromide (tivoa) inhaler is cardicosteroids

[denisethomson]

Dont inhalers cause more damage ?
People i know over use them and become more ill.