Clinical care — 06/09
Inhaler technique.
Most inhalers are used imperfectly. Five minutes with a pharmacist fixes that.
Studies consistently show most people use their inhaler less effectively than they could. Bring yours in — the pharmacist will watch your technique and correct it on the spot. It’s free, and it can change how well your medication works.
How it works
Bring your inhaler in
The one you actually use, so the advice matches your device.
Show us how you take it
The pharmacist watches your technique — no appointment needed most of the time.
Corrected on the spot
Small fixes, five minutes, free — and it can change how well your medication works.
Good to know
Bring the inhaler you actually use, so the advice matches your device.
It’s free, and five minutes is usually all it takes.
Worth a check even after years of use — technique drifts without anyone noticing.
Worth a read first
Health Hub
Questions — inhaler technique
Straight answers.
All three Limerick pharmacies — Ennis Road, Dock Road and Castletroy.
Usually not — five minutes at the counter is all it takes most of the time. Pop in and ask one of the team.
Often, yes — and not just for children. A spacer takes the timing pressure off pressing and breathing in the same instant, and fewer particles end up stuck at the back of the throat. Ask the pharmacist when you’re in.