Inhalers are commonly prescribed for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as they are very effective at delivering the medication straight to the lungs where it is needed. You will be using a Metered Dose Inhaler if you are using one of the following: Atrovent, Salamol, Clenil Modulite, Flixotide, Flutiform, Fostair, Qvar, Seretide or Ventolin.
Using your inhalers correctly is an important part of asthma or COPD treatment. You should be shown how to use inhalers properly by a healthcare professional when they are first prescribed.
You may occasionally experience problems using your inhalers, especially if it has been a while since you were shown the correct technique. This is very common and your healthcare professional can help you improve your inhaler technique.
The following video and leaflet also serves a good reminder on how to use your inhalers correctly.
How to use your metered dose inhaler correctly – patient leaflet