Mastering Proper Inhaler Use for Asthma
Proper Inhaler Use FAQ
Should I use my inhaler correctly?
This gives you the best chance of managing your asthma symptoms. Even if you think your inhaler technique is OK, there may still be room for improvement so that more of the medicine gets deep into your lungs. Incorrect inhaler technique is associated with poor asthma control. Watch our inhaler videos to help you use your inhaler correctly.
Do I need an asthma inhaler?
If you have asthma, you may need to use one or more asthma medications to manage the condition. It is important that you use your asthma inhaler correctly to get the full benefit of the medication you are taking. Most people with asthma, however, do not use the correct technique. What is an asthma inhaler?
What is a good inhaler technique?
Good inhaler technique, whether that’s your preventer or reliever inhaler, helps you to breathe the medicine straight into your lungs, where it’s needed. You’re less likely to get side effects because the medicine isn’t being absorbed into the rest of your body. This gives you the best chance of managing your asthma symptoms.
How do you use an autohaler if you have asthma?
Shake the inhaler before use. Breathe out fully. Hold the inhaler in the right position. Breathe in deeply as you puff the medicine into your mouth, then hold your breath for as long as possible (and for at least 5 seconds). Make sure you shake the inhaler in between puffs. An Autohaler is an alternative way to take some asthma medicines.
How does the right inhaler technique help you manage symptoms?
Find out how the right inhaler technique will help you to manage your symptoms and reduce side effects. Good inhaler technique, whether that’s your preventer or reliever inhaler, helps you to breathe the medicine straight into your lungs, where it’s needed.
How do you use an inhaler if you have asthma?
1. Take the cap of the inhaler 4. Breathe OUT all the way 7. Breathe in SLOWLY, DEEPLY 9. Rinse with water and SPIT OUT 2. Shake the inhaler for 5 seconds 5. Close lips around mouthpiece 8. Hold your breath for 10 seconds if you can. Then breathe out slowly. For more asthma videos, handouts, tutorials and resources, visit Lung.org/asthma.
Proper Inhaler Use References
If you want to know more about Proper Inhaler Use, consider exploring links below:
What Is Proper Inhaler Use
- https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/inhaler-videos
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/salbutamol-inhaler/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/asthma/how-to-use-an-asthma-inhaler
- https://www.wikihow.com/Use-an-Inhaler
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/8694-inhalers
- https://www.drugs.com/insights/proper-inhaler-3571262/
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-do-inhalers-work-5211821
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/how-to-use-an-asthma-inhaler
- https://www.thehealthy.com/respiratory/asthma/how-to-use-an-inhaler/
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