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Dear Readers, Welcome to the latest issue of The Magazine
Delivering the right medicine effectively and managing asthma properly are heavily dependent on correct use of inhalers.
Begin reading the instructions that came with your inhaler, word by word. Several types of inhalers may come with specific instructions to follow.
Some types of inhalers should be shaken before using in order to mix their content well. Check whether you need to shake it or not from its guide.
If your inhaler has a cap then remove it and make sure that the mouthpiece is clean and free from blockages.
Some inhalers need priming; this is done before first use or if they have not been used within certain period of time as stipulated in their guides.
Prior to using your inhaler, blow out fully to get rid of all air from your lungs as much as possible.
Invert your inhalation apparatus when holding it so that its mouthpiece becomes down and canister remains up there. Your finger should hold it at canister end instead of covering its mouthpiece while doing so
Put an airtight seal around your lips with a tight grip using them around for the mouthpiece when you put back into your mouth having positioned it there
At about this point you can start inhaling slowly through your mouth as well as taking deep breaths while pressing down on its canister simultaneously at once for medication release.
After inhaling, hold breath for about 10 seconds or until you feel comfortable enough to exhale again; these ensure that drugs penetrate deep into lungs
Breath out slowly and steadily away from the inhaler so as not to expel air back into the device.
For medications that require multiple doses, wait for the recommended period before taking another one
After every usage, if need be, wipe dry with a clean cloth. Keep as directed and do not expose it in regions having extreme temperatures or much moisture.
You should practice frequently how to use your inhaler especially for those who are new to inhaling or have been absent from its use for sometime.
Monitor your medicine intake to ensure you are following prescriptions accordingly; if you notice unusual high frequency of using an inhaler, then this implies poor control by asthma hence you ought to consult with a medical practitioner.
In order to assess your asthma control periodically, review your use of the inhaler regularly and make any necessary adjustment in treatment strategies, keep on meeting healthcare providers timely
If these techniques are followed and proper practice enforced while using an inhaler then medication can be effectively dispensed thus bettering management of asthma disease . Should you have any queries or worry about how well you use the device ask advice from your doctor or pharmacist without wasting time
