Autohaler - Breath Actuated MDI Inhaler

An Autohaler consists of a pressurized canister of medication in a plastic case with a mouthpiece. The Autohaler is breath activated. This means when you inhale, the Autohaler automatically releases a mist of medication. When inhaled correctly, the medication has a better chance to reach the small airways. This increases the medication's effectiveness. Its portable size, efficiency and convenience make the Autohaler a desirable method for inhalation treatment.

Treating asthma in combination with another long-term asthma-control medicine (e.g., inhaled corticosteroids). It may also be used to prevent breathing problems caused by exercise. Aerolizer is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator. It works by widening the airways in the lungs, which helps you breathe more easily.

Aerolizer is used with a long-term asthma control medicine, such as an inhaled corticosteroid, in adults and children ages 5 and older:

Pulmicort Flexhaler is an asthma inhaler used on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and reduce the severity of asthma symptoms. Pulmicort is a steroid medication; certain instructions should be followed in order to ensure a safe and effective treatment. If you require any additional information regarding the proper use of Pulmicort, please refer to instructions leaflet included within the product package. As is the case with any medications, Pulmicort must be used according to the prescribed dosage and application instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist.

When patients are first prescribed inhaled medication, it is essential to teach them about the correct use of their inhaler to ensure optimal drug delivery into the lungs.

Why it is important to emphasize correct inhaler techniques in Asthma and COPD patients?

The most commonly prescribed device is the pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI), Its major drawback is the requirement that inspiration and actuation of the device be well coordinated. The newer multidose dry powder inhalation devices (DPIs) are breath actuated, thus facilitating coordination with inspiration, and contain fewer ingredients. Asthma education is always needed to instruct patients on the effective use of the numerous inhalation devices available.

Large proportion of patients’ prescribed inhaled medication do not use their inhalers correctly due to lack of education and knowledge about their device and inhalation techniques.

For patients to gain maximum benefit they need to be educated by competent healthcare professionals whose own competence meets accepted standards. Health care professionals do not have enough time and sufficient updated knowledge to demonstrate and access the correct inhaler techniques.

Fortunately the correction is relatively simple.

Incorrect usage of dry powder inhalers might have a major influence on the clinical effectiveness of the delivered drug. The technical features of inhaler devices have improved constantly with time. However, the effectiveness in delivering drugs to the lungs depends on correctly performed inhalation maneuvers.

Improper Inhaler Technique: Common Errors done by Asthma Patients

For patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), inhalation therapy is the foundation of treatment. Yet all too often, patients don’t get the full value of their inhaled medications because they use their inhaler incorrectly. When technique is markedly flawed, suboptimal outcomes typically result.

In order to gain maximum benefit from these inhalers, they need to be used correctly. However, the steps involved in doing so are different for each inhaler.

How to use Asthma Inhalers: Learn the Correct Inhaler Technique

Using an asthma inhaler correctly is an important aspect in the treatment of asthma. Not using an inhaler correctly can result in untreated asthma, with potentially serious complications. Many people are confused when first using an asthma inhaler. Yet, asthma inhalers are the most effective way of delivering lifesaving medications to those with asthma and other respiratory diseases. There are many inhaler devices as mentioned below:

Optimize the inhaler technique in COPD Patients

Administering drugs in COPD patients directly to the lungs minimizes the amount going to the rest of the body, thus reducing the risk of systemic side-effects. However, the route the airborne particles (or aerosol) have to take in order to get to the target areas of the lungs.