Technique questions start with the correct device
Bring each inhaler, spacer or other device you use. We can review practical questions about the prescribed device and help you follow the instructions in your care plan.
Inhaler questions and continuity
Asthma & COPD Medication Support
Asthma and COPD need different care plans, but many practical inhaler questions are similar. Bring each prescribed device and your current instructions so we can review technique questions, cleaning, storage and refills.
Medication support
Questions worth bringing to a pharmacist.
Bring the current medicines, devices, records or instructions connected with your question, along with recent changes and what you most want to understand.
We can help you prepare to
- Review questions using the actual inhaler or device
- Clarify cleaning, storage and prescribed routine questions
- Coordinate refill and medication-review needs
- Know when worsening breathing needs urgent help
What to know
Use medication review and refill planning together
A complete medication list helps organize questions about prescribed respiratory medicines, non-prescription products, device routines and refill timing. Contact the pharmacy before supplies run low or when a device changes.
Use your action plan when symptoms change
Follow your asthma or COPD action plan. Seek prompt clinical guidance for worsening symptoms or increased reliever use, and call 911 for severe breathing difficulty or another emergency.
Before a conversation
What to prepare.
- Every current inhaler, spacer, device and medication container
- The current action plan, prescription directions and complete medication list
- Questions about technique, cleaning, storage, refills or recent changes
Before you make a change
Talk with a pharmacist or your care team.
Use this page to prepare questions, not to start, stop or change prescribed treatment. Call 911 for an emergency.
Content updated August 26, 2026.