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What to remember about properly using an inhaler

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 ...
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Finding your perfect asthma inhaler match

Asthma inhalers aren’t one-size-fits-all — the right one depends on your symptoms, triggers, and lifestyle. From quick-relief to daily maintenance and combination devices, each has a unique role in ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Are you using your inhaler incorrectly? Many people make these common mistakes

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, but you didn’t tell us how to ...
The Vindicator

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Be sure to use all inhalers properly

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma /chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medications, but you didn’t tell us how to properly use ...

Phone-based education improves inhaler use in people with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, affects more than 30 million ...