Are there other names for rescue inhalers?

Your Question. I've read an article lately where the rescue inhaler was referred to as an emergency inhaler? Before this I only heard it called rescue inhaler or the name of the drug. Has something changed?

My answer. Great question. es. For the longest time I only heard it called a rescue inhaler or the drug name. I'm almost thinking it's regional what it's referred to. Some refer to it as emergency. If you check out the GINA Asthma guidelines, they say both terms are acceptable. But, they prefer it be called a reliever inhaler. I guess it doesn't matter what it's called as long as it works, hey?