She also oversees a hospital-based student program and co-heads the Antibiotic Stewardship program and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Identifying and avoiding the allergens that trigger your asthma is essential to allergic asthma management.
However, I recommend consulting your healthcare provider before adding any medications to your asthma plan.
Courtesy of Patricia Mikula / Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health
Proper Inhaler Use Is Essential
Inhalersare critical to allergic asthma management.
However, up to 80% of people do not use their inhalers correctly.
Pharmacists can teach you appropriate inhaler techniques to improve your symptoms and reduce side effects.
Here is the technique I recommend for proper metered-dose inhaler use:
There are other types of asthma inhalers.
Always read the instructions or consult a pharmacist to ensure you use it correctly.
However, there are strategies for reducing side effects.
Here are some tips I recommend to my patients.
Your pharmacist can review the medications on your plan and instruct you how and when to use each.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.How to use a metered-dose inhaler fact sheet.
Global Initiative for Asthma.2024 Summary Guide for Asthma Management and Prevention.
