Inhalers

Learning outcomes

There are many different types of inhalers which can be used with many different drugs. It can be difficult to keep up with all the different drugs and trade names – even respiratory specialists can struggle to remember them all! This section will help you to:

• Understand the different types of inhalers.
• Recognise the different types of inhalers.
• Appreciate the rationale for choosing different inhalers.
• Understand the importance of inhaler technique.