Many incarcerated individuals suffer from asthma and/or COPD, and with so many inhaler devices and ingredients, inhaler therapy can be complicated ? but it doesn?t need to be! This talk provides a comprehensive overview of the current inhaler landscape, simplified treatment approaches to asthma and/or COPD, a review of inhaler technique, and a discussion on the use of spacers to improve therapy.

Learning Objectives

• Review the assessment and diagnosis of asthma/COPD and how to properly stage patients
• Discuss the management approach for asthma/COPD including various treatment options and their place in therapy
• Describe different inhaler types, proper inhaler technique, the different types of spacers, and when and how to use

Level: Intermediate