Use Your Asthma Devices

There are several devices to help you manage your asthma. Take some time to practice using them. It’s worth the effort.

You get the most from asthma devices when you use them right. The reward: Better asthma control. For best results, have a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist show you how to use them. Have that person watch you use it on a regular basis.

In this section, you will learn about common asthma devices. You’ll also find instructions to help use them. You’ll find information on:

• Inhalers and spacers


• Nebulizers


• Peak flow meters

Talk with your doctor, if you have any questions.

Also of Interest

Make sure a child with asthma knows how to use his or her asthma devices.

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