Same-day online appointments are available. During your visit, a provider can evaluate your symptoms and treatment needs. If an inhaler is appropriate, they can send the prescription to your preferred pharmacy.

Pickup or delivery timing depends on pharmacy availability.

Yes. A provider can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether albuterol is appropriate for you. They can also review an existing albuterol prescription if you need a refill.

If prescribed, your provider can send the prescription to your preferred pharmacy for pickup or delivery, if available.

You don't need insurance to book a visit on Sesame. If you have health insurance, your plan may cover the cost of your medication.

Check with your health plan or pharmacy for details about prescription coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Not necessarily. If you already have an established asthma diagnosis, use an inhaler, and aren't experiencing a flare-up, a provider may be able to approve a refill without new spirometry results.

If you're seeking a first-time diagnosis, your diagnosis is uncertain, or your symptoms have changed, your provider may recommend spirometry or other lung-function testing.

A provider can evaluate whether a new inhaler prescription, refill, or treatment change may be appropriate based on your symptoms, medical history, and current treatment. An online visit can help with:

• Asthma: Managing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
• Exercise-triggered symptoms: Discussing whether an inhaler is appropriate if physical activity triggers coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
• COPD: Reviewing your symptoms and current medications to determine if a refill or treatment change is appropriate (though some COPD symptoms may require in-person care).

The right inhaler type depends on your condition, symptoms, medical history, and current treatment. Depending on your needs, a provider may prescribe:

• Reliever inhalers: These work quickly to open narrowed airways and ease symptoms such as wheezing or shortness of breath. They are typically used as needed for symptom relief.
• Controller and maintenance inhalers: These are used regularly to help prevent or reduce ongoing respiratory symptoms. They may contain inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting bronchodilators, or both.
• Combination inhalers: These contain more than one type of medication. Some are used for ongoing asthma or COPD management, while others may also provide quick symptom relief.