Articles / Correct inhaler technique
Recognise this scenario? You prescribe an inhaler for the patient. You educate the patient on why they need the inhaler. You draw diagrams. You demonstrate the technique on the placebo inhaler. You write the script. And then… you cross your fingers.
Inhalers are such a fundamental component of asthma and COPD treatment. Optimal management of both these conditions largely depends on the correct use of these devices but let’s face it, their use isn’t that intuitive.
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