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How To Use A Diskus ®

Learning to use:



A Metered-Dose Inhaler  video



A Spacer Device with a Metered-Dose Inhaler  video



A Spacer Device with a Mask  video



A Turbuhaler  video



A Diskhaler



An Aerolizer



A Nebulizer



A Peak Flow Meter  video



A Nose Spray  video



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1. Open: hold the outer case in one hand and put the thumb of the other hand on the thumb grip.

2. Push the thumb as far as it will go until a click is heard.

3. Slide: Slide the lever away as far as it will go until a click is heard.

4. Inhale: Hold the Diskus® inhaler away from the mouth and exhale completely.

5. With the mouthpiece to the lips, inhale quickly and deeply through the Diskus® inhaler.

6. Remove the Diskus® inhaler.

7. Hold your breath for about 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.

8. Close: Slide the thumb grip as far as it will go until a click is heard. The lever is automatically reset for the next dose.


CARE OF A DISKUS®

1. Store the device in a dry place, not in a damp environment i.e. bathroom.

2. Diskus® is to be closed when not in use; only slide open when ready to take dose.

3. Diskus® is to be kept away from direct frost, heat or sunlight and from high temperatures (above 30°C).


Cue Words

1. OPEN the Diskus®.

2. SLIDE the lever.

3. EXHALE, then seal lips around the mouthpiece.

4. INHALE quickly and deeply.

5. BREATH HOLD for 5 - 10 sec.

6. CLOSE the Diskus®


Proper technique means you get your medicine.


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