Clinical Procedures - Easi-breathe Breath-actuated inhaler, as autohaler only primed by opening the cap hence this must be closed and opened again between successive doses. How to use • Shake the inhaler several times • Hold upright and prime by opening the cap • Sit upright, breathe out completely, and insert mouthpiece, sealing with lips: • Make sure that your fingers are not covering the air holes at the top • Inhale slowly and deeply • © Don't stop when the inhaler puffs • Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable • Close the cap, with the inhaler upright • Recover before taking the next dose. Procedure Tips • It is essential to close and then open the cap between successive doses. This primes the inhaler • Advise the patient not to dismantle the inhaler. Patients used to using MDIs may be tempted to take the top off and attempt to depress the canister manually.
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