Reducing MDI Usage for Planetary Health: Infographic and Resources

Dr. Lee MacKay and the FE Engaging in Climate Change Action at KLH Working Group are pleased to present the following infographic, titled "Rethinking Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)". The infographic was designed to raise awareness about the climate impact of MDIs in hopes that patients and physicians will consider choosing dry powder inhalers (DPIs), or the newer Respimat devices that use physical forces to propel medication, instead of MDIs.

Dr. Lee MacKay - Physician Lead, Climate Change Action at KLH Working Group

Plans are also underway to engage with the public about the harmful effects of MDIs on our planet. In order to make the transition from an MDI to a DPI as convenient as possible, the working group has composed a letter that will provide permission for pharmacists to switch patients to a DPI upon request. This letter can be faxed to pharmacies once completed and can be accessed here.

If you have any questions about the Engaging in Climate Change at KLH Working Group, or if you would like a printable copy of the infographic below, please contact FE Project Manager Danica Burwash at [email protected].

Dr. Lee MacKay is a family physician, medical director of the diabetes clinic at KLH and a physician lead for the FE Engaging in Climate Change Action Working Group. MacKay is also a proud member of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health Kootenay Boundary as well as CASCADES Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing C
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