Ventolin Evohaler
100mcg
Ventolin Evohaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised inhalation solution for asthma and COPD, a fast-acting beta2 agonist.
From$20.40/ inhalerView
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is persistent airflow limitation caused by damage to airways and lung tissue, most often from inhaled exposures.
Advair Diskus
100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.
From$106.55/ inhalerView
Seroflo Inhaler
25/125 · 25/250mcg
Seroflo Inhaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a corticosteroid with a long-acting agonist.
From$34.00/ inhalerView
Tiova Rotacap
15caps
Tiova Rotacap is tiotropium in hard capsules loaded into a device, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A long-acting M3 antagonist.
From$106.00/ bottleView
Combimist L Inhaler
50/20mcg
Combimist L Inhaler pairs levosalbutamol with ipratropium as a pressurised inhalation for COPD and asthma. A beta2-agonist with an antimuscarinic.
From$22.95/ inhalerView
Ventolin Pills
2 · 4mg
Ventolin Pills are salbutamol 2mg and 4mg tablets for asthma and COPD, the swallowed form of the beta2 agonist rather than the inhaled one.
From$0.47/ tabletView
Proair Inhaler
100mcg
Proair Inhaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a short-acting beta2 agonist for quick airway opening.
From$15.30/ inhalerView
Tiova Inhaler
9mcg
Tiova Inhaler is tiotropium 9mcg as an inhalation powder for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocking muscarinic receptors in the airway.
From$38.25/ inhalerView
Advair Rotahaler
50/250mg
Advair Rotahaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD, pairing an inhaled corticosteroid with a beta2-agonist.
From$1.81/ tabletView
Theo-24 CR
400mg
Theo-24 CR is theophylline 400mg in a modified-release capsule for asthma and COPD, a methylxanthine that relaxes the bronchial muscle.
From$0.60/ tabletView
Uniphyl CR
400mg
Uniphyl CR is theophylline 400mg as a modified-release tablet rather than a capsule, for asthma and COPD. It inhibits the phosphodiesterase enzymes.
From$0.57/ tabletView
Theo-24 SR
200mg
Theo-24 SR is theophylline at the lower 200mg modified-release strength for asthma and COPD, a xanthine that raises cyclic AMP in the airway.
From$1.33/ tabletView
Key points
- Post-bronchodilator spirometry is needed to confirm persistent obstruction and reduce confusion with asthma or heart disease.
- Long-acting bronchodilators improve symptoms; inhaled corticosteroid is added for selected exacerbation-prone patterns rather than everyone.
- Smoking cessation, vaccination, activity and pulmonary rehabilitation can reduce decline or improve function beyond inhalers alone.
The listings below are not a complete COPD plan; symptoms, exacerbations, eosinophils, technique and comorbidities affect inhaler choice.
Assessing impact and risk
Clinicians review breathlessness, cough, daily activity and previous flare-ups, then check inhaler technique and oxygen saturation. CT is not required for routine diagnosis but may identify emphysema or another condition. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency testing is considered according to age, history and guidance.
Building treatment
One or two long-acting bronchodilators form the basis for many symptomatic patients. Inhaled corticosteroid can reduce exacerbations in selected people but raises pneumonia risk. A written flare plan, pulmonary rehabilitation and nutrition support help maintain independence; oxygen is prescribed only when objective criteria are met.
When to seek urgent care
Seek emergency care for severe or rapidly worsening breathlessness, blue or grey lips, confusion, drowsiness, chest pain, coughing blood or inability to speak in full sentences.