Press kit

Need for new inhaler

Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler: The need for a new inhaler device. The clinical success of a medication depends upon its efficacy, tolerability and, since compliance is a significant issue, its acceptability to patients.

New generation inhaler

Boehringer Ingelheim, with its experience in modern device technology coupled with extensive experience in the development of respiratory drugs, takes a significant step forward for inhaler therapy by launching the first Respimat® product, Berodual® Respimat®, in Germany in early 2004.

Technical background

Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler (SMI), developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, is a propellant-free, new generation inhaler that represents a major step forward in inhalation therapy.

Respimat® Insight – the new generation inhaler

Respimat - Respimat® Insight

How to use

Respimat - How to use

Twist, press and breathe – it's that easy to use the Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler.

Glossary

Respimat - Glossary

Definition of the most important technical terms.