Decades of past research have made it common knowledge that when using Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs), it’s critical to follow the steps of inhaler use correctly so that the right amount of medication gets dispensed from the MDI and we can maximize that reaching the lungs [1-7]. Each correct step adds to the drug deposited in the lungs, while with every mistake, we lose some on the way (mouth, throat, trachea or exhaled out). From the patient’s point of view, there’s no telling where the medication went, no way to measure it. So let’s delve a little bit deeper into the science behind the drug delivery in a series of posts called “How to use inhalers.” Part I looks at the orientation and placement of inhalers in the mouth. Continue reading “How to use inhalers: Part I – the perfect angle”

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: Continue reading “Reimbursement Guide”

Millions of patients with chronic pulmonary illnesses like asthma and COPD use inhalers every day. But numerous studies show that almost 90% of patients are struggling to use their inhalers correctly and remain woefully unaware of their efficacy^1-4. This is because inhalers are merely medication dispensers, how much medication you actually get in your lungs depends on your technique of using the inhaler. For example, a simple error of actuating your inhaler just half-a-second early could result in losing almost 23% of medication². Continue reading “How small errors in inhaler use are harming patients”