May 14th, 2006 by 
Corsarius 
Asthmatics like me occasionally, if not frequently, suffer from episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath. One of the first things we reach for is the asthma inhaler, a pocket-sized device used as relief medication. It is a vital tool in an asthmatic’s struggle against his/her illness, so much so that I once referred to it as “a certified object of idolatry for asthmatics”.
According to a CNN/Mayo Clinic article, a variety of inhalers exist, with two major categories: metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers. Read the rest of this entry »
