Most People With Inhalers, EpiPens Don’t Use Them Right

Most People With Inhalers, EpiPens Don’t Use Them RightEpiPens and asthma inhalers have the potential to save lives with a simple jab or puff, but a small study published today suggests that many people may be using these vital devices incorrectly.Researchers at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology observed 102 patients as they demonstrated how they would use injectable epinephrine pens – commonly referred to as EpiPens – and 44 patients as they demonstrated how they would use inhalers.Researchers learned that most of the members of each group were unable to use the devices properly, keeping them from getting the medication. …


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