Hale. (2017)
Hale reimagines what a metered-dose inhaler could look like. It promotes proper inhaler usage for children by making learning intuitive and easy.
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Hale displays on its main body a mixture of oil and water, a visual cue that prompts one to shake the inhaler to mix the elements. This nudges the user towards shaking the inhaler before each use, a crucial step that is often overlooked.
This ensures that the administered medication is homogenised upon each spray, maximising the efficiency of each dosage. The addition of a simple label to detail the steps of usage also serve to reinforce the right breathing techniques that most asthma patients are unaware of.
Why is hand-breath co-ordination important?
Actuation (the act of pressing) during the beginning part of inspiration is crucial because actuation 1 second prior to inhalation reduces inhaled mass by 90% Hence there is a clear visualisation of steps on canister label
Colour-coding system for medicine differentiation
Asthma patients usually own refills of various types of medication (e.g. long-acting beta antagonist, corticosteroids etc.) Medication is colour coded to aid in clearer distinction, allowing users to administer the right medication when necessary
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