Asthma and Airway Centre

Below is a listing of the various types of inhalers used to treat asthma and information about how to use and care for them.

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - Open Mouth Method
How to use the metered dose inhaler ("puffer") with the open mouth method.

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - Closed Mouth Method
How to use the metered dose inhaler ("puffer") with the closed mouth method.

Care of Your Metered Dose Inhaler and Assessing How Much is Left in Your MDI
Steps to take proper care of your MDI ("puffer") and how to tell when its empty.

Metered Dose Inhaler With An Aerochamber Plus™VHC
The proper usage of an aerochamber in order to maximize the benefits of your inhalers if you are having problems with them. Also includes special instructions and how to care for your aerochamber.

Turbuhaler®		Information on the proper technique for using your turbuhaler and care instructions.
Diskus®		Information on the proper technique for using your diskus and care instructions.
Aerolizer®		Information on the proper technique for using your aerolizer and care instructions.
HandiHaler®		Information on the proper technique for using your HandiHaler and care instructions. The HandiHaler is used for Spiriva capsule (Tiotropium bromide monohydrate) a long acting once a day bronchodilator for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease.
Rotahaler®		Information on the proper technique for using your rotahaler and care instructions.
Diskhaler®		Information on the proper technique for using your diskhaler and care instructions.

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