Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Asthma Devices
The most common inhalers for children include:
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Turbuhaler
Diskus and
Nasal Spray
Remember to check with your local pharmacy on how to dispose of unwanted/expired medication, including asthma devices.
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
MDI with Spacer and Mask (under 4 years)
MDI, Spacer with Mouthiece (4 years +)
Dry Powder Inhalers
(6 years+)
Turbuhaler
Twisthaler
Diskus
Ellipta
Nasal Spray
Nasal Spray (for managing allergies)
MDI Alone
MDI with Spacer and Mask
MDI with spacer
Diskus
Ellipta
Turbuhaler
Twisthaler
Nasal Spray
Device Assistance Program
Device Instructions in 14 languages
Our asthma device information is now available in 14 languages:
Arabic, English, Farsi, French, Korean, Mandarin Simplified, Mandarin Traditional, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Newer Asthma Devices
Newer asthma devices and medicines for children 12 years and older under specialist care might also include Aermony RespiClick™.
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