New Salmol inhaler tastes awful

[whatallergy]

Has anyone been prescribed a new blue inhaler to replace the Ventolin blue one? I've just been given Salmol and thankful my asthma is well controlled because it tastes like glue. Are there any other options that don't taste so bad?

[Homely2 Administrator]

I am on salmol. I have just had a dose and then had a coffee. The combination was unpleasant.

The solution for me is tesco cheapest mouthwash which i take after any inhaler

[whatallergy in reply to Homely2]

Good idea! you don't always have mouth wash with you if you're out tho and coffee should taste amazing all the time! I wonder what's in that tastes so bad

[Helga12]

I’m trying mine through a spacer to see if that makes it any better.

[whatallergy in reply to Helga12]

Good luck - i look forward to hearing how you get on

[eleanordigby in reply to Helga12]

I use Ventolin through a spacer (and my preventer, of course). I definitely feel I get more benefit from the Ventolin through a spacer, so if I go out I take the spacer with me. I presume it’s the same with salamol. It’s recommended you take 5 breaths in & out of the spacer for each puff, to get maximum benefit. There’s a video showing optimal way to use a spacer on the AUK website.

My issue with salamol (which I tried 2 years ago) is firstly you have to wash it weekly or it blocks up - what if I forget & this happens when I’m out & suddenly need it? Secondly, it’s a very small canister and if you have arthritis (I have early onset OA) it’s much more difficult to handle.

[Patk1]

I'd check the use by date.perhaps wash the casing + do shake canister.ive not had that taste

[Venta55]

ask you gp to swap you back these are so inaffective