Due to arthritic hands, struggling to push down inhaler to get the required dose. Is there an easier alternative?

[mclamp]

Any Inhaler adaptations??

[AirIsUnderrated]

Yes there are devices to help with getting the right dose, such as spacers and adapters that help with leverage. I’m not sure which country you’re in, but in the UK your doctor can help you. Give them a call?

[mclamp in reply to AirIsUnderrated]

Thank you for the advice I will contact the GP

[twinkly29]

There's an easi-breathe salbutamol inhaler where you pull down the cap (on a hinge so instead of pulling it off you tip it downwards) which "primes" the inhaler and then you just breathe it in. No pressing required. Not sure what else you're on in terms of preventer but there might well be alternatives. It would be worth speaking to your GP or nurse about options for your particular inhalers - but there are definitely options!

[mclamp in reply to twinkly29]

Thank you for the advice I will contact the GP

[lakelover]

Perhaps you could try dry powder inhalers.

[Hidden]

I have the same problem & use the Haleraid device for each of my inhalers. Great for arthritic fingers. I don’t think you can get them on prescription but they’re quite cheap. My pharmacist ordered mine for me but you can probably get them from an online pharmacy.

[Healthy-wannabe in reply to Hidden]

Didn't see this post sorry.

Would you think it would be suitable for a child to use in an emergency?

[Hidden in reply to Healthy-wannabe]

Oh yes definitely. It’s not fiddly at all. You’re just using your palm to squeeze the inhaler, which makes the Haleraid press the top down for you. Just as quick and much better than weak fingers. I’ve had mine about 5yrs

[Healthy-wannabe in reply to Hidden]

Thanks you, research done 🤣

[Healthy-wannabe]

Hi. Ebay have a leveraid for both 120 and 200 dose inhalers.

Allen + Hanburys Haleraid 200 Lever-aid for Metered Dose Inhalers

They are about £10. I haven't researched yet, so not a recommendation, but worth a look.

I haven't tried it. I am just looking so i can make it easier to teach my child to self administer if they ever needs it and can't get help.

[Pipswhips]

I know and old lady with arthritic hand and the asthma nurse at surgery gave what looked like an inhaler with the front cut out where you put the inhale and you pressed a lever and it trigger in your inhaler which you could use with a spacer

[sugarcrush]

Yes there are other types of inhalers which shoot the medication into your lungs.