Description: This online tool provides a collection of videos that teach users how to use inhalers/puffers properly. Videos are available in English and French and are developed for adults and children.
Access Instructions :
Owner/Author:
Canadian Thoracic Society
Patient Population:
Pediatric, Adult
Format:
Videos, Website
Decision Support Guidance
Who might use this tool?
- Patients
- Families and caregivers
- Pediatricians
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Respiratory Therapists
- Certified Respiratory Educators
When might they use this tool?
- When considering the use of inhalers for treating asthma
- When caring for a patient who uses an inhaler or puffer
Why might they use this tool?
- To help patients learn how to use inhalers/puffers properly
What are important considerations when using this tool?
- This tool offers instructions for how to use an inhaler in video format
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