Asthma reliever inhalers/puffers contain medication which works quickly to relieve asthma symptoms such as breathlessness and wheeze during an asthma attack or flare up. Every person living with asthma should have an asthma reliever inhaler/puffer readily available to use if and when an asthma attack occurs. In Australia, asthma reliever inhalers are available over the counter from pharmacies without a prescription. They should be used in conjunction with a preventer which reduces inflammation of the airways and prevents asthma symptoms from occurring.
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