title: Correct use of inhalers is our responsibility.
abstract: Despite the fact that inhaled medications have been the basis for treating patients with respiratory diseases for more than 60 years, we are repeatedly reminded that many individuals cannot use their inhaler devices correctly ( Capstick and Clifton 2012 , Scullion and Holmes 2013 , Sanchis et al 2016 ).This is often because healthcare professionals cannot use the devices correctly either and they teach less than optimum techniques to patients. This in turn results in poor control and, potentially, death.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals of Leicester.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Scullion
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D020377:Self Efficacy; D006113:United Kingdom