  Sign Up for My Sanford Chart Inhaler or Nebulizer: Which One
Should My Child Use?  Lea este articulo en Español  Some kids
who need asthma medicine start out using a nebulizer. Others are
given an inhaler with a spacer and face mask. Some older kids
use only an inhaler, with no spacer attached. So which is the
best way to deliver asthma medicine to the lungs?  Studies show
that the device used really doesn't matter, as long as it's used
properly. All methods work just as well when the correct
technique is used.  What Happens During an Asthma Flare-Up?  Of
course, there are pros and cons to each type of device. Inhalers
are smaller and require no power source. And because they
deliver the medicine much more quickly than a nebulizer, they
may be preferred by some parents.  The age of the child also
makes a difference in how an inhaler is used. Metered dose
inhalers (MDI) are the most widely used, but they require
coordination. The child must be able to activate the device and
breathe in at the same time. This