The present invention relates to an inhaler for effectively delivering
medications by inhalation through the mouth of patients, having a spacer
for more effectively mixing the medication and air, and easy to operate
lever and canister selection mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the
invention has a mouthpiece comprising a flexible, elastic material. A
lever arm is provided that is opposed to the body of the inhaler, which
allows a patient to use the entire hand to activate the metered dose
inhaler canister. In a preferred embodiment a valve assembly and whistle
are included in the inhaler to improve the consistency and effectiveness
of delivery of medication to the lungs of a patient.
