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Inhalers and Devices

Below is a list of the various types of medication, devices and inhalers that are used to treat asthma and information about how to use and care for them.

How To Use and Care for Your Inhaler
Information on inhalers; open and closed mouth metered dose inhalers, rotahalers, turbuhalers, diskhalers, spinhalers, aerochambers and how to care for them.

How To Use the Nebulizer / Compressor
Description and instructions for the Nebulizer/Compressor unit (Medigas/Pulmo-Aide), how to administer treatment and care of the equipment.

Common Advantages / Disadvantages of Inhalers & Devices Used for Inhaled Therapy
Description of the types of inhalers and devices used to aid in administering your asthma medications.