Salamol Easi-Breathe

Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is a salbutamol inhaler (blue inhaler or reliever inhaler). It’s used to provide relief from acute asthma symptoms, or before exposure to known triggers. It’s breath-actuated, which means it releases a puff of salbutamol automatically when you breathe in.

Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is used for the symptomatic relief of asthma. It’s particularly effective in the treatment of asthma attacks, in managing asthma symptoms before exercise or before exposure to triggers. Salamol Easi-Breathe provides quick relief by opening up the airways and making it easier to breathe.

When you use Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler, you activate the device by breathing in through the mouthpiece. This releases a dose of salbutamol into your lungs. Salbutamol belongs to a class of medicines called bronchodilators. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways, allowing them to open up and making breathing easier. This helps to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Using Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is designed to be easy to use. It doesn’t require you to coordinate your breathing with the release of the medicine, as the dose is automatically released when you inhale. This makes it particularly suitable for individuals who may have difficulty using a standard inhaler.

To use the Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler: breathe out and then breathe in slowly and steadily to activate the device; this will trigger a puff of salbutamol to be released; continue breathing in after you feel the inhaler puff in your mouth and then hold your breath for 10 seconds after (or as long as comfortable); exhale slowly.

Watch a video to see how to use this type of inhaler.

How often you use your Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler usage should be determined by your healthcare provider based on your individual condition and needs.

For information, the recommended dosage is typically 1 or 2 puffs of salbutamol when needed. It’s important to note that you shouldn’t use the inhaler for more than 8 puffs in a 24-hour period.

After taking a dose, you should feel the effects within five minutes. If you feel no improvement, another dose should be taken.

Please note: Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is a rescue medicine for when you’re having an asthma attack or are going to be exposed to an asthma trigger. If you find that you need your inhaler 3 or more times a week or if you need more than 2 inhalers a year, this could be a sign that your asthma isn’t under control. If you need more than 6 inhalers a year, this is a clear warning sign of poor asthma control.

If you experience any of these, it’s essential to speak to your GP or asthma nurse for a comprehensive review of your asthma management plan. You’ll likely need additional treatment to manage your asthma.

. Your asthma is not under control if

• your Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is not helping, or you need to use it more than every 4 hours.
• you're wheezing a lot, have a very tight chest, or you’re coughing a lot.
• you're breathless and are finding it difficult to talk or walk.
• your breathing is getting faster and it feels like you can’t get your breath in properly.

If you're experiencing these symptoms you should sit up straight, try to keep calm and take one puff of your reliever inhaler every 30-60 seconds up to a maximum of 10 puffs.

Call 999 if you feel worse at any point or you don’t feel better after 10 puffs. You can take a further 10 puffs after 15 minutes, while waiting for an ambulance.

Common side effects to watch out for when using Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler are a fast heartbeat, shakiness, feeling light-headed, or muscle cramps.

Although not common, there are other side effects which you can read about in the Patient Information Leaflet.

If you’re concerned by any of these or other side effects while using Salamol Easi-Breathe nhaler, please consult your healthcare provider for advice or contact us through your online patient record.

Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is a rescue medicine, which means it’s designed to work fast to relieve asthma symptoms and should only be used when you need quick, emergency relief. If you need to use it more than 3 times a week, or if your asthma is affecting your sleep or daily activities, your asthma is not well controlled and this could lead to a more serious asthma attack. You may need a preventer inhaler if you're not already using one. Your healthcare provider can work out the best option for you.

We can prescribe Salamol Easi-Breathe or Ventolin Evohaler as reliever inhalers, if you’ve had these before. There are also other reliever inhalers that are available.

For effective, ongoing asthma treatment, most people will benefit from a preventer inhaler taken every day to manage and prevent symptoms. Speak with your GP or asthma nurse to see if one of these may be more suitable for you.

Get more information about these different asthma inhalers.

You should always follow your GP’s instructions for using your inhaler. Alongside this, there are some other things you can do to help manage your asthma. Being aware of your triggers is essential for reducing the risk of asthma attacks. Certain occupations are known to exacerbate asthma symptoms. If you experience increased symptoms while at work or notice significant improvement on weekends or during holidays, it’s possible that your job is impacting your asthma. Bring this up during your annual asthma review with your healthcare provider as they may be able to help mitigate these.

Other actions we recommend to effectively manage your asthma are:

• Get a Peak Flow Monitor to monitor your asthma symptoms. These monitors can be purchased at your local Boots pharmacy or obtained through a prescription.
• Schedule an asthma review with your GP or asthma nurse if you’ve not had one within the past year.
• Have your inhaler technique assessed to ensure proper usage and optimal delivery of medicine.

Mental health issues such as depression or anxiety can make asthma worse and can also make it harder to get on top of your symptoms. It’s important that you let your GP or healthcare provider know if you’re struggling with your mental health, or if you feel that it’s affecting your ability to manage your asthma symptoms. For more information on how your mental health and your asthma can affect one another, click here:

Depression and Your Lung Condition

There are lifestyle changes that you can make to help ease your asthma symptoms as well. Stopping smoking will help your asthma and reduce how much medicine you need.

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If you are overweight, losing weight is likely to improve your symptoms and make it easier to control your asthma.

Salamol Easi-Breathe requires a prescription. You can get it from your regular GP or from an online healthcare service, like Boots Online Doctor. Simply fill out one of our quick, easy questionnaires to get your asthma inhaler delivered to your door, or pick it up in-store at your local Boots pharmacy if you prefer.

No, Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler does not contain steroids. Steroid-based inhalers are known as corticosteroids, and are used as preventer inhalers to reduce airway inflammation on an ongoing basis. In the treatment of asthma, a salbutamol inhaler (which provides more immediate relief from acute symptoms and asthma attacks) is often used in combination with a steroid inhaler to effectively manage inflammation.

Salamol and Ventolin are both reliever inhalers containing the same active ingredient, salbutamol.

We recommend cleaning your inhaler at least once a week to prevent any residue build up that might cause a blockage:

• Remove the mouthpiece cover and the metal canister from the plastic case.
• Rinse the plastic case thoroughly under warm running water.
• Dry the plastic case thoroughly inside and out.
• Replace the metal canister into the plastic case and replace the mouthpiece cover.
• Note: Do not put the metal canister in water.

Some inhalers are less harmful to the environment than others. Salamol Easi-Breathe inhaler is CFC-Free, which means it doesn’t contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). CFCs are chemicals that are harmful to the environment. You can use this guide at your next asthma review to decide with your GP or asthma nurse on a suitable inhaler with a lower carbon footprint.

Do not stop using the inhalers you already have before switching to an inhaler with a lower carbon footprint. Speak to your GP or asthma nurse about your options.

You should return your used inhalers back to the pharmacy for safe disposal.