If you’ve ever used Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs) then you’ll likely know the very first step that’s too easy to forget: Shake the inhaler for 5 seconds. But only ~20% of people remember to shake the inhaler before a puff [1]! In this post, we’ll discuss why we need to shake inhalers before use, what …
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… we recorded inhaler use data from 23 patients … We found that the subjects placed the inhaler at a range of angles spanning 50 degrees!
CapMedic helps patients use their inhalers regularly and correctly while also measuring their lung function at home. Here’s how physicians can get inhaler training and lung function tracking covered:
We found that in the best case patients get about 45% of medication in the lungs and in the worst case it’s a mere 4-5% deposition5.
