Information on the Use of Inhalers

Most medication for Asthma is given by the inhaled route. Part of the process for prescribing these medicines should involve the patient being trained how to use their inhaler by their Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist.

These videos show how inhalers should be used

Metered Dose Inhalers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfAvAI6_oCY

Breath Activated (Automatic) Inhalers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuI3I_qnfuI

Spacers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykYrX7VNUpw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLyhe1yttic&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIDwcj8XuOM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4a_vXmmcmc