Primatene® Mist is an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler for asthma patients that has been used safely by millions of people for more than 46 years to help them cope with asthma related symptoms including shortness of breath. It is manufactured by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. There is currently no OTC inhaler for asthma patients available.

If someone without a prescription for an inhaler is suffering from asthma symptoms, they either need to go to the emergency room -- which can cost thousands of dollars -- or simply endure the pain and shortness of breath.