Asthma inhalation devices: for Pharmacy technicians, asthma nurses and trainee pharmacists

The text describes different classes of medicines usually found in asthma inhaler devices. An in depth explanation and illustration is followed which describes how the most commonly prescribed inhalation devices function. A detailed description of correct and effective techniques for the most commonly available devices are described in addition to answers to common patient questions about inhaler devices. There is external website link in the text to video for practical demonstrations on most inhaler devices described here. There is self assessment questions at the end of the text designed to assess ability to answer common patient questions about asthma inhalation devices. This guide would be of interest to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, preregistration pharmacy trainees and asthma nurses.