Understanding Your Inhalers

Printable booklet

  • Click here to print the booklet Understanding Your Inhaler to  find out which inhaler is the best for you.

Delivering your medicine to you effectively

An inhaler is a plastic case that helps deliver asthma medicine straight into your lungs. Inhaler technique needs to be checked regularly by your doctor, practice nurse or asthma educator (health professional). Correct technique ensures that maximum dosage of medication reaches your lungs. When you know how to use your inhaler correctly, you can also reduce the risk of side effects.

Inhalers are an important part of asthma care. Talk to your doctor about the best kind of inhaler for you. Choose between:

It is very important to clean your inhaler regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions to prevent blocking.