Breath Activated Aerosol Inhalers
Easi-Breathe®
- A valve on the inhaler is activated as the patient breathes in.
- Therefore the device only delivers the drug on inspiration.
- The main benefit is that it avoids the need for patient to co-ordinate breathing and activation of the device.
Examples of breath activated aerosol inhalers are ;
- Easi-Breathe®, Autohaler®
- Only comes for salbutamol and beclometasone