Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper ...

With the mouthpiece facing down, shake the inhaler for about 5 seconds to mix the medication. Then use one of these techniques: Gently breathe out. Press the inhaler and take a deep breath in ...

A new augmented reality app aims to help kids improve their asthma inhaler technique in a bid to reduce emergency hospital admissions. The app, called MySpira, is available on iTunes and Google ...

Inhalers generally expire 1 year after they’re issued, but depending on how they’re stored, they may be good for months after that. If there’s any doubt, get a new one. You may wonder ...

Viewing and monitoring treatment frequency and technique is important, according to Teva, as data shows that patients with asthma overestimate actual inhaler use by up to eight inhalations per week.