Green Inhaler Project
Making positive changes possible
As per the All Wales Prescribing Guideline and the NHS Wales inhaler carbon footprint project, we are making changes to inhaler therapy. We are invested in ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date care for your lung condition. We also want our Prescribing Practices to follow initiatives that support Sustainability in Wales.
- ‘Blue inhalers’ as a single therapy is no longer appropriate
- Certain devices are being phased out
You can find out more about these changes and the reasons behind them by visiting this website.
NHS Wales inhaler carbon footprint reports - All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre
Where possible we will advise streamlining your inhaler prescription. This regime is known as ‘MART,’ using a single device for both maintenance of symptoms and relief of symptoms.
Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) | Asthma + Lung UK
There are a whole range of inhaler devices available to suit different needs. Advice on using various inhaler devices can be found here in these helpful demo videos.
- Easyhaler - How to use an Easyhaler inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
- Nexthaler - How to use a NEXThaler inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
- Turbohaler - How to use a Turbohaler inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
- Ellipta - How to use an Ellipta inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
- Breezehaler - How to use a Breezhaler inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
- Spiromax - How to use a Spiromax inhaler | Asthma + Lung UK (asthmaandlung.org.uk)
Getting use to the change
It can take time to get used to a new inhaler. Things to consider include:
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- How easy is the inhaler for me to use?
- Are my symptoms more controlled?
Try to allow at least 8weeks to see how things settle.
If you do not think that the change has been right for you, please complete a medication review via econsult, or arrange an appointment with one of our Nurses to review your inhaler therapy.
Reviews - Fishguard Health Centre (webgp.com)
Know your Lungs
Monitoring your symptoms with one of the NHS Wales apps is a really useful way to get to know your condition and your therapy.
Asthmahub and COPDhub app : an NHS Wales self-management App for adults with Asthma or COPD which is available on Google Play (Android) and the App Store (Apple).
The purpose of the App is to support the long-term management of people with Asthma or COPD to help you stay well. The App provides excellent quality advice, education and support.
For more information, please visit the App website at https://healthhub.wales/asthmahub , https://healthhub.wales/copdhub/
You can recycle your used inhalers at any of the local pharmacies.
All patients diagnosed with airways disease are invited by text for a review the month of their birthday, please make sure you update us with changes to your contact details to ensure we have your current mobile number.
Please see the link below for AWTTC's new animation aimed at improving inhaler prescribing, use and disposal in Wales.