Important:
1) Educate patients on the correct inhaler technique using these videos as a guide.
2) Advise patients to review their inhaler technique frequently and assess their inhaler technique regularly during follow-ups.
3) In addition to the selected video(s), healthcare professionals should refer to the information leaflet(s) of the prescribed inhaler(s) or spacer to facilitate education of patients on:
- Priming (preparing the inhaler or spacer for the first use, or after it has not been used for some time)
- Cleaning
- Storage
- Expiry date
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pMDI
Click here for video (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese |
Malay | Tamil
Click here for patient
information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil
inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler,
Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
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pMDI with spacer (for adults)
Click here for video (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese |
Malay | Tamil
Click here for patient
information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Note:
The number of breaths needed may differ between adults and children, and between spacer
brands.
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil
inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler,
Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
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pMDI with spacer and face mask (for children)
Click here for video (Source:
SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese |
Malay | Tamil
Click here for patient
information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Note:
The number of breaths needed may differ between adults and children, and between spacer
brands.
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil
inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler,
Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
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Spiromax
Click here for video (Source: Asthma+Lung UK**)
Spiromax registered in Singapore:
DuoResp Spiromax
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* Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP).
* * The charity Asthma UK is part of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership.
Statement of intent:
The information provided on this webpage and the linked webpages is to assist healthcare professionals and patients managing/treating respiratory conditions requiring inhaler use (e.g. asthma or COPD). The information is not exhaustive of the subject matter and does not replace clinical judgement of or advice from a healthcare professional. The responsibility for exercising clinical judgement and making decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual patient remains at all times with the healthcare professional. Patients (or their caregivers) are advised to speak to their healthcare professionals for further information about their treatment.
Disclaimer:
The Ministry of Health, Singapore disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive or other consequential damages arising directly or
indirectly from any use of this webpage and the linked webpages, which are provided as is, without warranties.
Page updated: 3 June 2024