Pulmicort Inhaler

Let me start by describing what we’re really talking about here, because the name “Pulmicort” gets thrown around a lot in the clinic, but its core is often misunderstood. It’s not a rescue inhaler. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to correct that assumption, even with some new residents. Pulmicort is the brand name for an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) whose active ingredient is budesonide. It comes in two main delivery devices for different age groups and severities: Pulmicort Respules (a liquid for nebulization, mostly for young children or severe cases) and the Pulmicort Turbuhaler (a dry powder inhaler for older children and adults).