Quick-relief inhalers that contain bronchodilator medications that immediately open your constricted airways to help you breathe easier. Examples include: albuterol (ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA) and levalbuterol (Xopenex HFA).
Controller inhalers that have anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medications which reduce inflammation in the lungs to prevent an asthma attack from occurring. Examples include fluticasone (Flovent HFA), budesonide (Plumicort Flexhaler), mometasone (Asmanex Twisthaler), beclomethasone (Qvar Redihaler), and ciclesonide (Alvesco).
Combination inhalers contain both bronchodilators and steroids. Typically prescribed to those with more severe asthma symptoms to control their symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. Examples include fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair Diskus), budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort), mometasone and formoterol (Dulera), and fluticasone and vilanterol (Breo).