Cap colors can be misplaced on the wrong inhaler ... a steroid and a LABA (fluticasone and salmeterol). Symbicort is a red inhaler that is a combination of budesonide and formoterol.

Several kinds of COPD drugs can be administered in an MDI. Remove the cap from the inhaler. With the mouthpiece facing down, shake the inhaler for about 5 seconds to mix the medication.

After cleanings or general usage, Fajardo says to store the inhaler with the cap on, at room temperature ... Fajardo recommends looking out for the following red-flags: If your medication isn ...