How to use the inhaler

First of all, we need to talk about the advantages of treatment with such devices. Inhalers promote the ingestion of drugs directly into the bronchi. In addition, this method of treatment is considered safer than injections or tablets. The latter affect the body as a whole and therefore can cause side effects.

The medicine, which got into the respiratory tract after inhalation, acts instantly, and the desired effect is achieved in a few seconds after the procedure.

Proper use of the inhaler is very important, since on this depends the amount of medicine that will get into the bronchi. With bronchial asthma, inhaling and starting the medicine must be performed simultaneously. Most elderly people and children are mistreated with inhalers.

It is necessary to learn how to use such a device. Before using the inhaler, you need to remove the cover (case or lid) and shake the device as vigorously as possible. Now make a quiet exhalation and tightly grasp the mouthpiece. After the inspiration has begun, click on the trigger of the inhaler to get the dose of the medicine. Breathe should be done slowly until the lungs fill. Then hold your breath for about 10 seconds. This procedure must be repeated after 1-2 minutes.

It is also worth mentioning a number of the most common mistakes that patients make when using aerosol inhalers. Many do not tightly grasp the mouthpiece lips, because of what part of the medicine is lost. Also, during inhalation, you should throw your head up a little. This is done so that the medicine does not accumulate on the back wall of the pharynx, but falls immediately into the lungs.

Only one inhalation dose should be used for a single inhalation. Be sure to watch to inhale and press the can sync. Also, try not to take too sharp breaths. At the same time, they should be as deep as possible.

Separately need to tell on the use of powder inhalers. In contrast to aerosol devices, when using inhalers filled with powder, you need to take a very quick breath. The procedure also requires two breaths with an interval of a couple of minutes. After inhalation, rinse your mouth with water.

As for the inhalers, which must be connected to the electrical network, then it is quite easy to use them. First you need to remove the top cover, which is a mouthpiece, and pour a little water into the special container, then add a few drops of the medicine. Now you need to moisten a special rubber stopper with cutouts in the resulting mixture and plug it with a source of steam. After this, put the mouthpiece in place and turn on the inhaler. Inhalation should be performed for 3-5 minutes. In this case, inhale should be done with the mouth, and exhalation - with the nose.

As you could see, it's very important to use the inhaler correctly, because from observance of rules of storage and operation of the device the medical effect directly depends. If you are not sure that you are doing the right inhalation, we recommend that you consult a doctor. In addition, the first procedures are necessarily conducted in the presence of a specialist who can point out errors.