Top 10 Inhaler Tips from The Asthma Society of Ireland
Talk to your healthcare professional about your medication and device technique. Ask them which inhaler to use first and how long to wait between each inhalation
Clarify medication dose, when to take your inhaler and what to do if breathing symptoms deteriorate
Talk to them about the importance of checking inhaler technique REGULARLY
Discuss how and when to clean the device
Consider expiry dates of the device. Ask them if your device is reusable; if there is a discard date and how to discard the device.
Discuss safe storage and disposal of the device
Ask them how to prime the device
Ask what to do if your device malfunctions
Discuss the signs for an empty device and when it needs to be replaced
Ask them for patient information, Asthma Society resources or for a referral if necessary.