Use of a pressurized metered-dose inhaler | |
 1. | Shake the canister |
 2. | Hold the canister upright at opening of mouth |
 3. | Begin a slow breath |
 4. | Actuate the MDI once while continuing with a slow breath |
 5. | Inhale to total lung capacity |
 6. | Hold breath for at least 4 seconds |
MDI with spacer | |
 1. | Remove the cap of the spacer. |
 2. | Remove the cap of the puffer. Shake the puffer 5 or 6 times. |
 3. | Insert the puffer in the hole at the back of the spacer. |
 4. | Blow all your breath out until lungs are empty. |
 5. | Insert the spacer mouthpiece into the mouth |
 6. | Press the down once on the puffer's canister. |
 7. | Slowly breathe in from the spacer full breath. |
 8. | Hold your breath for at least 4 seconds |
Using the turbuhaler | |
 1. | Unscrew the cover and remove it. |
 2. | Holding the Turbuhaler upright, turn the colored wheel one way and back the other way until it clicks. |
 3. | Breathe out normally. |
 4. | Put the mouthpiece between your lips and tilt your head back slightly. |
 5. | Breathe in deeply and forcefully. |
 6. | Hold your breath for 10 seconds |
Diskus | |
 1. | Open the device |
 2. | Slide the lever |
 3. | Exhale away from device, to empty lung |
 4. | Place mouthpiece between teeth and lips |
 5. | Inhale rapidly and fully |