Inhaler technique videos
Learn how to use different types of inhalers correctly with video resources.
Last updated 24 April 2025
Inhaler technique videos
Medication nonadherence and inappropriate inhaler use are common barriers to effective management of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Healthcare professionals play an important role in educating patients on correct inhaler techniques and in promoting medication adherence. Click on the relevant inhaler device for a short video on the correct inhaler technique and share it with your patients.
Types of inhalers
* pMDI: pressurised metered dose inhaler
Note: These videos do not replace the instructions from doctors or healthcare professionals. For more information on inhalation technique for individual inhaler devices or other inhaler devices not shown here, patients should consult their healthcare professional or refer to the respective product inserts.
Videos
Important:
Educate patients on the correct inhaler technique using these videos as a guide.
Advise patients to review their inhaler technique frequently and assess their inhaler technique regularly during follow-ups.
In addition to the selected video(s), healthcare professionals should refer to the information leaflet(s) of the prescribed inhaler(s) or spacer to facilitate education of patients on:
Priming (preparing the inhaler or spacer for the first use, or after it has not been used for some time)
Cleaning
Storage
Expiry date
Accuhaler
Watch video: How to use an Accuhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese | Malay | Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Accuhalers registered in Singapore:
Seretide Accuhaler
Breezhaler
Watch video: How to us a Breezhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Breezhalers registered in Singapore:
Seebri Breezhaler, Ultibro Breezhaler
Easyhaler
Watch video: How to use an Easyhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Easyhalers registered in Singapore:
Beclomet Easyhaler, Buventol Easyhaler, Giona Easyhaler, Salflumix Easyhaler
Ellipta
Watch video: How to use an Ellipta (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese | Malay | Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Elliptas registered in Singapore:
Anoro Ellipta, Incruse Ellipta, Relvar Ellipta, Trelegy Ellipta
NEXThaler
Watch video: How to use a Nexthaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
NEXThaler registered in Singapore:
Foster NEXThaler
pMDI
Watch video: How to use a Metered Dose Inhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese | Malay | Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler, Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
pMDI with spacer (for adults)
Watch video: How to use a Metered Dose Inhaler with a Spacer for Adults (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese | Malay | Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Note: The number of breaths needed may differ between adults and children, and between spacer brands.
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler, Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
pMDI with spacer and face mask (for children)
Watch video: How to use a Metered Dose Inhaler with Spacer for Children (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Note: The number of breaths needed may differ between adults and children, and between spacer brands.
Examples of pMDIs registered in Singapore:
Atimos inhaler, Azmasol inhaler, Beclo-asma inhaler, Berodual inhaler, Breztri Aerosphere, Budiair inhaler, Clenil inhaler, Flixotide Evohaler, Flutiform inhaler, Foster inhaler, Iprovent inhaler, Salbuair inhaler, Seretide Evohaler, Symbicort Rapihaler, Trimbow inhaler, Ventolin Evohaler, Zenhale inhaler
Respimat
Watch video: How to use a Respimat (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Respimat registered in Singapore:
Spiolto Respimat, Spiriva Respimat
Spiromax
Watch video: How to use a Spiromax inhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Spiromax registered in Singapore:
DuoResp Spiromax
Turbuhaler
Watch video: How to use a Turbuhaler (Source: SNAP*)
Available in other languages: Chinese|Malay|Tamil
Resource: Patient information leaflet (Source: HealthHub)
Turbuhalers registered in Singapore:
Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Symbicort Turbuhaler
* Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP).
* * The charity Asthma UK is part of the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership.
Statement of intent:
The information provided on this webpage and the linked webpages is to assist healthcare professionals and patients managing/treating respiratory conditions requiring inhaler use (e.g. asthma or COPD). The information is not exhaustive of the subject matter and does not replace clinical judgement of or advice from a healthcare professional. The responsibility for exercising clinical judgement and making decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual patient remains at all times with the healthcare professional. Patients (or their caregivers) are advised to speak to their healthcare professionals for further information about their treatment.
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