Atrovent HFA Ipratropium aerosol inhaler /B>/FONT>/TD>/TR>/TBODY>/TABLE> TABLE id=table2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600 border=0> What does ipratropium aerosol inhaler do?IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent(R)) is a bronchodilator, a medicine that helps people with lung problems to breathe more easily. It works by opening up the air passages in your lungs. It is not to be used alone for treating an acute attack of breathing problems, as it takes some time to work.