Rescue Medications vs. Maintenance Inhalers: Episode 22

🫁 Episode 22: Rescue Medications vs. Maintenance Inhalers – When to Use What 📅 Release Date: September 6, 2025

Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, sponsored by BluZone Health. Understanding the difference between rescue inhalers and maintenance inhalers is essential for anyone managing asthma, COPD, or other chronic lung conditions. In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Matt Young, RRT—CEO of BluZone Health and SY Resp—to break down how these medications work, when to use them, and how to avoid common mistakes. Together, we’ll empower you to take control of your lung health with knowledge and confidence.

🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots 👤 Special Guest: Matt Young, RRT | CEO of BluZone Health & SY Resp

🫁 What We Cover in This Episode:

Rescue Medications (Quick-Relief Inhalers): • What they are and how SABAs like albuterol and levalbuterol provide fast relief • When to use them—whether during sudden shortness of breath, wheezing, or before exercise • Key differences between SAMAs and SABAs • Why these are not designed for long-term daily control

Maintenance Medications (Long-Term Controllers): • How inhaled corticosteroids reduce airway inflammation over time • The role of long-acting bronchodilators (LABAs, LAMAs) in keeping airways open • Combination inhalers—who needs them and why doctors prescribe them

Proper Use & Common Mistakes: • Best practices for inhaler technique, including the use of spacers and nebulizers • Why rinsing after steroid inhalers matters • How to maximize medication effectiveness and avoid common errors

When to Talk to Your Doctor: • Recognizing signs your current inhaler plan may not be working • Tips for managing side effects • The importance of peak flow monitoring and pulmonary function tests

If you or someone you love relies on inhalers, this episode with guest Matt Young, RRT is full of practical strategies, expert insights, and encouragement to help you breathe easier every day.

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