It is recommended that medication use and technique be checked in all patients, including:

• Adherence with pharmacological treatment strategies; and

• Inhaler technique, especially in older, frail and cognitively impaired patients

• Also consider a home medicines review by a consultant pharmacist
  

Resources are available to assist with review, including videos of correct inhaler technique and factsheets for a range of devices:

• Lung Foundation Australia website

• National Asthma Council/Asthma Australia websites

• Information about inhaler devices is available on the NPS Medicinewise website