By the end of 2008, albuterol metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) made with CFC propellants will no longer be available. Millions of patients will need new prescriptions for non-CFC bronchodilators and instructions for using their new inhalers – inhalation technique, cleaning, priming and when to use it.

Get the facts. Know your options. Make informed choices.

Inhaler Transition Resources

MDI Transition Overview: Key facts on the transition – and emergency action Congress needs to take to ensure a medically responsible transition for all patients.

Frequently Asked Questions: What's the transition all about and when should you switch to a new inhaler? Find answers to these questions and more.

Patient Assistance Programs: Links to national prescription assistance programs plus manufacturer rebates, discounts and coupons.

"Take a Breather" flier (1 mb PDF): Download our colorful 8 1/2 x 11" flier to spread the word in your community about the inhaler transition. Post it in the grocery store, pharmacy, coffee shop, library, YMCA – anyplace patients and families will see it.

Smart Moves to an HFA Inhaler™: From plumes to priming, inhaler choices to holding chambers, AANMA's comprehensive guide for patients and families is a must-read resource.

MDI Transition Talk (664 kb PDF): Make the inhaler transition and new bronchodilators work in your favor.

Asthma Inhalers (1.5 mb PDF): You have many non-CFC inhalers to choose from. Get to know your options with our colorful poster.

Educational Resources

FDA Q&A on Final Rule of Albuterol MDIs

FDA Clean Air Act Information

EPA Q&A on Ozone Depletion

Primer on the Montreal Protocol (PDF)

Montreal Protocol 20th Anniversary Report (PDF)