When I stuck to a treatment plan, my reliance on rescue inhalers decreased, and so did the chances of a sudden, acute attack.

A lot of people think that treating asthma is simple: when you start wheezing, just take a puff from a rescue inhaler.

But controlling asthma does not just mean treating flare-ups with a rescue inhaler.

Your child should have a rescue inhaler and peak flow meter at school.

WebMD consulted the experts to learn more about rescue inhalers, and the important role they play in asthma treatment.

The most common class of rescue inhalers is the beta-agonist bronchodilator.

The need to use your rescue inhaler.

Your rescue inhaler (usually albuterol) does not work to relieve your symptoms within 20 minutes.

Doctors recommend using either a rescue inhaler or nebulizer during an asthma attack.

This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your rescue inhaler.