INHALATION THERAPY TECHNIQUE

The technique used when completing inhalation therapy will also affect how well the medication is delivered to the airways.

The most common position to be in during inhalation therapy is a supported upright position.

Alternative positioning such as side-lying may be used to target specific areas of the lung.  

Different breathing patterns may be required for different types of inhalation therapy. For example:

Nebulised medications: Slow steady breaths with occasional deep breaths are generally recommended.

Include an image of the correct and incorrect mouthpiece placement, or positioning with a mask