it cannot create its desired effect and may cause harm. Education on the correct use of inhalers for delivery of medications is a commonly cited topic in medical studies and a great deal of thought has been put into how best to help people learn to use their inhalers effectively. Below is a description of proper inhaler technique for each different type of inhaler as well as a helpful video explaining what the text states. Meter-dosed inhalers 1. The mouthpiece is removed and the inhaler is shaken for 5–10 seconds 2. The inhaler is gripped with mouthpiece on the bottom and canister on top. A finger is placed on the canister to allow for delivery of medicine. 3. Once complete exhalation is done, mouth is placed over mouthpiece. 4. As inhalation begins, the canister is pressed down to releases the medicine into the lungs. 5. Slow deep breathing is continued and breath is held for 5–10 seconds, keeping the medicine in the lungs and preventing escape of aerosolized form of the medicine. 6. Complete exhalation is done again. If multiple puffs of the medicine have to be taken, steps 1–5 are repeated after waiting for 15–30 seconds. 7. Mouthpiece is replaced. With spacer Spacer is placed at the mouthpiece of a meter-dosed inhaler while keeping mouth at the end of the spacer. Deep breathing is done to be ready for the delivery of the medicine to the lungs, and then the canister is pressed down. This minimizes need for coordination of breathing with inhaler activation. Dry powder inhalers 1. Inhaler medication chamber is prepared (this will be different based on the type of inhaler but will involve preparing and opening the chamber with the medication) 2. The inhaler is held with the chamber pointing towards the patient and complete exhalation is done with their head turned away from the inhaler. 3. Mouth is placed over the chamber and a quick, deep breath is taken allowing medication to dispense in the lungs. 4. Breath is held for 5–10 seconds and then slow exhalation is done. 5. After waiting for a few minutes, steps 1-4 are repeated if another dose is needed. Soft mist inhalers 1. The inhaler is primed by loading the cartridge and discharging the inhaler until a fine mist is visible (more explanation in the video). 2. Once complete exhalation is done, mouth is placed around the mouthpiece while