Ipratropium Inhaler (Atrovent Inhaler) isa medicine, called a bronchodilator, given through an inhaler to help open the airways of asthma patients and others that suffer from lung disease or bronchitis. It helps to control chronic coughing, improves shortness of breath, and can stop wheezing. Ipratropium Inhaler (Atrovent Inhaler) is prescribed along with other bronchodilator drugs for a complete asthma drug therapy, and not recommended to be taken alone.