Certain controller drugs for asthma are given in this fashion, whereas other relief or rescue medications are given. Controlling drugs prevent asthma attacks. Medication used to relieve or rescue an asthma attack is known as a reliever. Utilizing an inhaler could be too challenging for many folks. You should be aware of how to use your inhaler for yourself.
In asthma cases, a nebulizer or spacer device may be suggested by the doctor. Children could not previously be treated with corticosteroids using a nebulizer. Pediatric doses of budesonide inhalation suspension medicine are now accessible. In the four sets of instructions below, look for your device. If the instructions for your device change from those listed here, your pharmacist can let you know.
Using Press-and-Breathe Metered-Dose Inhalers
Step 1:
Shake the inhaler vigorously after removing the mouthpiece cover (30 to 60 seconds).
Step 2:
Check to see if there are any foreign items inside the mouthpiece or spacer (if your device has either).
Step 3:
Set the inhaler in place. You will place the inhalers in one of these three positions, depending on how your inhaler was made:
Put two finger widths of space between the inhaler and your open mouth.
OR
If your inhaler has a spacer, attach it to the device and insert the spacer’s tip into your mouth.
OR
If your inhaler has a mouthpiece, insert it in your mouth over your tongue and past your teeth. Lips should be securely sealed around the mouthpiece.
Step 4:
Gently exhale while tilting your head back.
Step 5:
As you begin to inhale slowly and deeply, press the inhaler. Inhale as much air as you can. If you have problems breathing when it’s time, use a spacer.
Step 6:
Continue holding your breath for 10 counts. If you can’t hold your breath for that long, do your hardest too.
Step 7:
Take out the inhaler. Exhale as slowly as you can. Wait at least one minute before repeating steps 3 through 7 if a second dose is required.
Step 8:
After using your inhaler, rinse your mouth with water if your prescription is a corticosteroid.
Using Breath-Activated Metered-Dose Inhaler
Step 1:
Pull the lip on the back cover down to release the protected mouthpiece.
Step 2:
While holding the inhaler upright, raise the lever. NOTE: The lever needs to be moved up prior to each dose and back down following it. The inhaler won’t operate otherwise.
Step 3:
Shake the inhaler.
Step 4:
Gently exhale. Suspend the inhalers vertically. Close your lips around the mouthpiece after placing it in your mouth. Do not obstruct the inhaler’s air vents at the bottom.
Step 5:
Quickly inhale through your mouth. When the inhaler clicks, keep taking deep breaths; don’t stop.
Step 6:
Breathe in while counting to ten. If you can’t hold your breath for that long, do your hardest too.
Step 7:
Depress the lever while holding the inhaler upright. Wait a minute and then repeat steps 2 through 7 if more medication is required.
Using a dry-powder inhaler
A conventional dry-powder inhalers requires three steps: priming, loading, and breathing. The Turbuhaler (budesonide) dry-powder inhaler is described in these instructions. If your inhaler operates in the same manner, ask your pharmacist.
When using a new dry-powder inhaler, PRIME it as follows:
Step 1:
Rotate the cover and remove it.
Step 2:
Align the inhaler (with the mouthpiece up).
Step 3:
Completely rotate the brown grip to the right and then fully to the left. After that, you won’t ever need to prime your dry-powder inhaler again.
Be sure what medications you use before jumping to articles about how to use your inhaler. It is the best practice to have knowledge about your disease, cure, and usage.
