Table 1.
Minimal and Optimal Peak Inspiratory Flow Rates (L/min) for Dry Powder Inhalers
Device | Minimal | Optimal |
---|---|---|
Turbuhaler®/Flexhaler® | 30 | 60 |
Easyhaler® | 30 | 30 |
Diskus® | 30 | 60 |
HandiHaler® | 20 | 30 |
Ellipta® | 30 | 60 |
Aerolizer® | 40 | 65 |
Genuair® | 40 | 45 |
Breezhaler® | 50 | 50 |
Spiromax® | 40 | 40 |
Novolizer® | 35 | 50 |
NEXThaler® | 35 | 35 |
See article for inhaler references.