Guest Author - Amy Anaruk

After a very informative talk and email exchange with Nancy Sander, President of Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), I've made a few changes to the recently posted series of articles about the new albuterol HFA inhalers. Please visit the original article I wrote to view an updated version. In addition, I've taken down the 2 most recent HFA articles in the interest of clarity.

If you have any questions or concerns about switching to the new albuterol MDI's, please schedule an appointment with your doctor and/or read AANMA's pdf file (see link below). You can also call AANMA at 1-800-878-4403 for help. If you're not familiar with AANMA, it's a nonprofit group of families living with allergies and asthma, founded in 1985. I recently learned that, among other services, the organization helps patients learn how to reduce prescriptions costs.

Plenty of other asthma groups offer good information and assistance about the transition, too. Please see the following:

1. American Lung Association 1-800-LUNG-USA (press "2" to speak with a nurse or respiratory therapist)

2. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 1-800-7-ASTHMA

3. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology


Remember, the best possible place to make the transition to an HFA inhaler is in your doctor's office, where you can learn the proper way to use and clean the new device.


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This article is not written by a medical professional, and information on this page should never be substituted for your physician's advice. If you have any questions about your asthma and/or allergies, you should always contact your physician first.