Salamol Easi Breathe

[discoballs]

I was prescribed this by mistake I think.

Anyway I've been on Ventolin for decades (I'm 72 soon)

It is the same ingredient has Ventolin but works so very much better as it forces me to sit up and inhale deeply.

I feel so much better.

I'm asking for a repeat!

[Alberta56]

I'm glad it works for you. Personally I prefer Ventolin, but we are all different.

[peege]

I'm with Alberta56, I used to be prescribed the breath actuated, easi-breathe. When in asthma exacerbation & needed t I couldn't get a deep enough inhalation so it was no good for me. Much prefer ventolin with a spacer, haven't yet had to use the Salamol now prescribed in place of ventolin. P

[PaulineHM]

So pleased it suits you. Changing inhalers from Ventolin to Salamol is now policy ( unless the patient disagrees )

The Salamol inhalers don’t need a propellant and so are better for the environment.

Hope you keep well.

Pauline

[Dumba in reply to PaulineHM]

I have been told told the way to take ventolin has changed for emphysema. Not before exercise but when having trouble breathing. Is the true thanks

[PaulineHM in reply to Dumba]

Hmmmmm, not as far as I know use hasn’t changed. Try not to use it unless really have to.

I use it for both. If my chest is tight then I take it. If if know I am out in the cooler weather or before exercise I take it.

You could check with your pharmacist ?

Go well.

Pauline

[Dumba in reply to PaulineHM]

Will try The leaflets only mentions athsma.

[PaulineHM in reply to Dumba]

Yes, tricky isn’t it ? The thing is though COPD ( Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis ) is a collection of symptoms marked by difficulty amongst other things in getting the air out of our lungs. The condition varies so much between individuals so it is a bit trial and error and I have a large Asthma component to mine.

Have a chat with your pharmacist perhaps ?

Go well.

Pauline

[Dumba in reply to PaulineHM]

Hi yes agree, we are different. I have no asthma, but A1AD.

[Stanjory]

so pleased it works for you. You’ve probably been moved on to it as ventolin is being phased out as the go to inhaler. The excuse relates to greenhouse gases but many of us think it’s monetary and we don’t get on with salamol which is the standard substitute. My lovely nurse moved me on to salbutamol easyhaler instead of salamol and ok so far. She’s going to try other options if necessary. Ventolin is still my preferred option. So much so I’ve bought one privately for peace of mind.

[discoballs in reply to Stanjory]

I would buy the Easi-Breathe privately if I must do. But, Need to find a respectable supplier Thanks for the help David

[Stanjory in reply to discoballs]

I found an NHS chemist online at a reasonable cost. Had to fill in a mini survey first. Good luck.

[Dumba in reply to Stanjory]

We don't pay fir inhalers in UK. But will ask about Easy Breathe thanks

[Alfiebax2]

I too have been prescribed this instead of ventolin . I think ventolin is going to be discontinued . I prefer the new one .Regards Barbara

[Otto11]

I have also had my Salbutamol changed to Salamol which is a cheaper version according to my Pharmacist. She also pointed out that although it now has no CFC’s it’s flammable so should not be used near anyone who is smoking which is rather scary. I havnt used mine yet.

[SuziElley]

It seems we’re all being changed to Salamol. I don’t get on so well with it, but fortunately don’t need it very often since being put onto Fostair and Spiriva.

[NormanTuttle68]

It's had the opposite effect on me. I now have to use the inhaler more often than I did with ventolin and salamol inhalers don't last as long. They are changing it due to the price of producing it rather than being any better. 3 different pharmacists have told me this as I search for ventolin. The best way is to ask your gp to add it to the prescription