Here is a detailed guide on how to use an inhaler and instructions for getting the most out of your medication.

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How well do you know your asthma inhaler? What does it do for you? What drugs are in it? Do you puff and breathe, or breathe and puff? Inhalers are the most effective way to get lifesaving medications ...

What is a dry powder inhaler? Some medications can be taken in the form of a dry powder, using a dry powder inhaler, which is also a handheld device. A DPI delivers medication to the lungs as you ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people manage their asthma with an inhaler — but they may not be using it correctly. Studies show that nearly 90% of patients with an inhaler make at least one ...

Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo ...

A major weakness of asthma care is that many patients don't know how to use inhalers to deliver life-saving medicine when they're gasping for air. The fix may be as simple as taking more time to teach ...

Inhalers for COPD provide steroids, bronchodilators, or combination drugs. The three types differ in the mechanism by which the medication is inhaled and have different instructions for use. If you ...