Accuhaler
Accuhaler
Checklist of steps
Common problems
Source
National Asthma Council Australia 2013
Checklist of steps
- Check dose counter
- Open using thumb grip
- Holding horizontally, load dose by sliding lever until it clicks
- Breathe out gently away from mouthpiece
- Place mouthpiece in mouth and seal lips
- Breathe in steadily and deeply
- Hold breath for about 10 seconds or as long as comfortable
- While holding breath, remove inhaler from mouth
- Breathe out gently away from mouthpiece
- If an extra dose is needed, repeat steps 3 to 9
- Close cover to click shut
Common problems
- Not loading a dose before inhaling
- Not holding the inhaler horizontally while loading and taking the dose
- Not breathing in strongly enough to draw the medication out of the inhaler
- Not holding breath for long enough
- Moisture getting inside from breathing into the inhaler or leaving the cover open
- Never hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece pointing down during or after loading a dose, as this can dislodge the medication. Keep it horizontal.
- You can test whether you are breathing in strongly enough by placing a dark handkerchief or fine cloth over the mouthpiece before using the inhaler. A very fine layer of powder should be visible on the cloth if you have breathed in strongly enough to draw medication out of the inhaler.
- Always close the inhaler after use
Source
National Asthma Council Australia 2013