“Instant” is the buzzword of the century. From instant messaging to instant meals, you can expect to get almost everything you need in a matter of minutes… and even seconds.

Relief measures for allergy sufferers are no exception. Acupuncture sessions and oral medications take only an average of 30 minutes to an hour to take effect. And if you think half an hour is not fast enough, there are far quicker measures for allergy relief and inhalers come out on top.

Several allergies irritate your throat and airways, causing muscles to constrict. As a result, breathing becomes difficult and respiratory concerns crop up. You cough; you sneeze; you gasp for air; you wheeze. Inhalers come to the rescue by relaxing the constricted muscles in the air ways. The device is reliable and relief is instant, but there’s always a catch. This sheet covers what you need to know about inhalers and why you should use them with caution.

• Several types of inhalers exist in the market. Don’t just pick one to use at random. Get the advice of your doctor. There are inhalers intended for the long term. This means you will need to use them daily. There are also inhalers intended for instant relief. You only use them to ease the symptoms of an allergic attack as they occur.
• Not everybody who coughs or sneezes needs an inhaler. Let a professional diagnose if you really need to use an inhaler. As most of these devices contain steroids, they can get addictive without the right prescription. If you suffer from rhinitis or asthma, you may need an inhaler. Common cases of colds and cough can be remedied with other means.
• Inhalers are not 100 percent free from side effects. Although they can instantaneously ease your breathing difficulties, inhalers are not your perfect miracle workers. This allergy relief option is associated with a number of side effects, to include headaches, fatigue and palpitations. The side effects vary from one individual to another.
• It takes the right technique to make inhalers work. Part of the inhaler’s effectiveness – or lack thereof – rests with you, the user. Each inhaler variety comes with its own set of special instructions. Menthol inhalers are pretty straightforward to use, but pressurized, spray-type inhalers require good timing and a familiarity with how to operate the device.

Instant relief solutions are tempting. Remember that although allergy relief and inhalers may indeed be bundled as one, they hardly are the perfect solution to your allergic symptoms. Inhalers may disadvantage you more than you know. See your doctor first before you purchase one over the counter.

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