Handihaler

There are many inhalation devices available in the market for asthma control. This type of administration method aims to deposit most of the drug molecules in the lung. However, it is not uncommon to see patients with poor technique, causing most of the medication to deposit behind the throat instead of reaching the lungs.

Therefore, it is important to understand how to use each device in order to achieve the best result.

Handihaler

When counselling, remember to tell the patients ; DO NOT SWALLOW THE CAPSULE, I have heard story where patient swallowed the capsule. ( Funny, but this also tells us the patient has not been educated properly on the correct method to use the devices.)

Other important counselling point
1. Always throw away the empty capsule after use.
2. Press the button to create a hole on the capsule before you inhale the content.

Other devices : Accuhaler, puffer/MDI inhaler, nebuliser, turbuhaler, spacer