Donahue, Renee2009-05-042009-05-042009-05-04https://hdl.handle.net/11299/49580The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Asthma is chronic respiratory disease commonly treated using inhaled beta-agonist medications, or bronchodilators, such as albuterol. Medical research has shown that for the treatment of asthma with betaagonists, inhalers are equally as effective as nebulizers. Either treatment is helpful at reducing the symptoms of asthma which may include wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and cough. Inhalers have some practical benefits over nebulizers for everyday use as inhalers are faster to use, are less expensive and do not require a power source or regular maintenance.en-USasthmatreatmentnebulizerinhalerOther