Inhaler and Spacer Education

Inhaler and spacer education is a hands-on training session designed to ensure asthma and respiratory allergy medications are used correctly. While inhalers are effective treatments, the medicine only works if it reaches the lungs properly. This service helps children and adults learn correct inhaler technique and understand how using a spacer can improve medication delivery.

How It Works / What to Expect?

During an education session, we review your prescribed inhaler and demonstrate proper use step by step. Patients practice the technique with guidance to ensure coordination and timing are correct. If a spacer is recommended, we explain how it works and demonstrate how to use it effectively.

Education is tailored to your age, inhaler type, and individual needs, and questions are encouraged throughout the session.

Types of Education
  • Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) technique training
  • Spacer use and benefits
  • Review of rescue vs. controller inhalers
  • Technique reassessment at follow-up visits

Spacers are especially helpful for children, older adults, and anyone who has difficulty with inhaler coordination.

Who Should Consider This Service?
Inhaler and spacer education may be recommended for:
  • Patients newly diagnosed with asthma
  • Parents or caregivers of children who use inhalers
  • Patients with ongoing symptoms despite daily medication
  • Individuals switching to a new inhaler device
  • Patients who taste medication during inhaler use

If asthma symptoms are not improving, technique may be a contributing factor.

Why This Service Matters?

Incorrect inhaler technique can prevent medication from reaching the lungs and may cause unnecessary side effects. Proper education helps:

  • Improve symptom control
  • Reduce asthma flare-ups and emergency visits
  • Decrease reliance on rescue inhalers
  • Minimize medication side effects
  • Support long-term lung health

Teaching correct inhaler use is a critical part of effective asthma care.

If you or your child uses an inhaler, proper technique can make a meaningful difference in breathing and symptom control. Inhaler and spacer education helps ensure your medication is working as intended.