I have to use an inhaler, i know how to use it but every time i do it, the spray goes on my tongue, how do i get it to go into my lungs, not on my tongue?

Spacer: Practice inhaling before activating the inhaler, and see your pharmacist or doctor about using a spacer device which makes it easier.

Technique: It is normal for some of the medication to hit the tongue and the back of the throat. In a typical metered dose inhaler puff only 15 percent of the drug makes it into the lungs. Ask your healthcare provider to get you a spacer which is a device to increase medication delivery to the lungs.

Spacer: Use a spacer as it will increase aerosolization of the medication so it won't accumulate on your tongue.