Definitions
- A device used to deliver medication directly into the lungs. - A tool used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. - A medical device that delivers a measured dose of medication in the form of a mist or spray.
- A device used to deliver medication in the form of a powder or aerosol. - A tool used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. - A medical device that delivers a measured dose of medication in the form of a puff or spray.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are medical devices used to treat respiratory conditions.
- 2Both deliver medication in a measured dose.
- 3Both can be used to treat asthma, COPD, and bronchitis.
- 4Both require inhalation to deliver the medication to the lungs.
- 5Both can provide quick relief for breathing difficulties.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Inhalers deliver medication in the form of a mist or spray, while puffers deliver medication in the form of a powder or aerosol.
- 2Usage: Inhalers are more commonly used than puffers in the United States, while puffers are more commonly used in Canada and Australia.
- 3Design: Inhalers typically have a mouthpiece and a canister containing the medication, while puffers have a mouthpiece and a chamber containing the medication.
- 4Cost: Inhalers tend to be more expensive than puffers.
- 5Availability: Inhalers may require a prescription, while puffers may be available over-the-counter in some countries.
Remember this!
Inhaler and puffer are both medical devices used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. They both deliver medication in a measured dose through inhalation. However, inhalers deliver medication in the form of a mist or spray, while puffers deliver medication in the form of a powder or aerosol. Additionally, inhalers tend to be more expensive and may require a prescription, while puffers are often available over-the-counter in some countries.
