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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.
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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