Tag Archives: Short acting bronchodilators

Relievers – short acting bronchodilators – inhalers

Please note: These are the most commonly used inhalers at the time of publication of this website. If you do not see your inhaler you can speak to your GP or pharmacist or check the patient information leaflet for your inhaler and medication.

Relievers – short acting – what they do

Short acting relievers (bronchodilators) work on the lung tissue to relax it and open up the airways. They work for a short period of time to give relief from shortness of breath. Please note there is no audio for this animation.