Finding the right inhaler for you
An estimated 468 million people around the world are living with the two most common chronic respiratory diseases and inhalers play a crucial role in their treatment.1,2 However, studies have found that up to 85% of people living with chronic respiratory diseases may be using their inhaler incorrectly, compromising the effectiveness of the treatment.3
Life is already full of complications. For a person living with a chronic respiratory disease, using an inhaler shouldn’t be one of them. Regular training and inhaler assessments by a healthcare professional, such as a nurse, doctor, pharmacist or specialist, is crucial to ensure correct use and therefore adherence to treatment. This discussion guide can be used by people living with chronic respiratory diseases and healthcare professionals to help develop a management plan with an inhaler that best meets the individual’s needs.
Finding the right inhaler for you
Living with a chronic respiratory disease can make life complicated. Use this discussion guide to help start a conversation with a healthcare professional about inhaler choice
Finding the right inhaler for you: Family
Getting your family ready in the morning can be an everyday challenge – using your inhaler shouldn’t be. Choosing the right inhaler can be made easier with the help of a healthcare professional. This discussion guide can help you have this conversation.
Finding the right inhaler for you: Office
A day in the office (even a home office) can already be stressful – using your inhaler shouldn’t be. Choosing the right inhaler can be made easier with the help of a healthcare professional. This discussion guide can help you have this conversation.
Finding the right inhaler for you: Grandfather
Preparing a meal can be a challenge for anyone, especially when you suffer from a chronic respiratory disease – using your inhaler shouldn’t be. Choosing the right inhaler can be made easier with the help of a healthcare professional. This discussion guide can help you have this conversation.
Footnotes
1 WHO. World Health Organization Fact sheets. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-(copd) [Last accessed: November 2019].
2 WHO. Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Asthma. Available at: https://www.who.int/respiratory/asthma/en/. [Last accessed: November 2019].
3 Restrepo, R, et al. Medication adherence issues in patients treated for COPD. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2008;3(3):371–84
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