Tag: Asthma inhalers

While Primatene Mist is available over-the-counter for mild, intermittent asthma symptoms, Albuterol is a prescription medication considered more effective and safer for the majority of asthma patients. Choosing which is better, albuterol or Primatene Mist, depends on your specific condition and must be done in consultation with a healthcare provider.

Approximately 3% of people who use inhaled corticosteroids may experience oral thrush, a fungal infection caused by the medication suppressing local immunity in the mouth. Knowing which inhalers cause thrush is the first step toward effective prevention and management of this common side effect.