Metered dose inhalers, which are commonly
called “puffers” or “inhalers”, spray the medicine out so that you can breathe it deep
into the lungs. Inhalers deliver medicine very quickly. Inhalers are compact and light– so they
can be easily taken with you wherever you go. It’s very important to use your inhaler
the correct way to make sure the medicine gets deposited in the lungs, where it works
the best. Incorrect technique can leave some of the
particles from the medicine on your tongue or throat, where it won’t help at all. A spacer, or holding chamber, is an attachment
that should always be used with your inhaler. The spacer holds the medicine in place so
you can breathe it in easier. Now let’s demonstrate how to correctly use
a spacer and mouthpiece. First, remove the cap from the bottom of your
inhaler. When you get your new inhaler from the pharmacy,
you need to “prime” or “waste” it by spraying the medicine into the air 4 times. Now, fit your inhaler into the opening at
the end of the spacer. Shake the inhaler well for 10 seconds. Turn your head to the side and breathe out. Close mouth around mouthpiece of spacer. Push down on the inhaler once. Now the medicine is inside the spacer. Right away, take a slow, deep breath. The goal is to not hear a whistling sound. If you do, this means that you’re breathing
in too fast. Hold your breath for a count of 10. Now, slowly breathe out. Rinse your mouth out with water, or brush
teeth, or get a drink after using controller medicines, such as inhaled steroids. Many times, the correct dose of your medicine
will be to inhale 2 puffs. If this is what is prescribed for you, then
wait one minute after the first puff, and then follow all of the steps again. Remember if you have questions, call your
doctor’s office, asthma care team or pharmacy.
I have 1 but mine is greenish and my tube is the same as that boys
Is spacer&Medical canister both are same? Can you please explain medical canister,mouthpiece&spacer?
Asthma/ Asthmatique????
Thank goodness for YouTube I forgot everything my doctor said
I use an inhaler
this is stupid i can't do it
thank you …. I have corrected my technique ….
hi i like your video. especially your tips about using asthma inhalers. i also found product helpful for asthma test. is name is Knewreck Asthma Eradicator Guide. if anyone is interested do a google search.
I also use inhaler. thanks for the help to us it right
Thanks this helped me with my asthma
I was prescribed an inhaler yesterday do to rare lung disease known as lymphangioleimyomatosis. LAM for short. It is progressive and early stages mimic the symptoms of asthma. I figured why not talk to my pulmonologist and try it out to help my coughing. So far the coughing decreased a lot. However, my chest still feels tight. Maybe I'm still getting used to it.
Thank you. This was very useful.
I have asthma 😲 it hurt
Am I the only one that feels like my lungs open up quicker, and fuller without a spacer?
It seems like every time ive used a spacer, it would take double the time to really open up my lungs, compared to not using a spacer, and just using the inhaler by itself.
I'd really like some input on this, since I'm down to my last inhaler that insurance will cover. I wasn't born with asthma, so it's not soemthing I need all the time. Only during certain times.
Do I need one?
I have asma
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Just got one of these today
i held my breath with him
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plz replay….?
Fantastic
why they always say its compact ._. its not at all
I have had asthma for a while and it has got worse but the attacks have become less likely to happen
Exactly the video I was looking for – it answered every question I had. Thanks for taking the time out to share.
I am in so much pain this is saving me
It's hard to slow down your breathing rate when your having a full blown attack.
The whistling was driving me crazy. After watching this video, I realized I was breathing in too fast. Once I breathed in more slowly…no whistling! Thank you for the info!
Thank you so much, this really helped my breathing!
You need to prime or waste it
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You people that don't have asthma your very lucky last month I was a priority call. Code 3
(Code 3 = lights and sirens
I have had asthma for 42 years. I was hospitalized for 3 days in 2016, this is the first I found out of the chamber. I don't leave the house without it. It definitely gets in my lungs. I am very disappointed in my prior asthma doctors that NEVER recommended this. It should be a given if you have asthma.
Great job 👍👏👍 okay
I have walking pneumonia I can't hold my breath
Whoever (tree huggers?) Removed the propellant from rescue inhalers is endangering lives !
Thank you
Now I know what to do I thought I was doing it wrong😂
Tell me, why the need to rinse afterwards?
#BWA
Can someone help my spacer isn’t make the noise it’s supposed to
If you don't mind me asking. My inhaler says two puffs twice a day so does that mean 4 puffs in total?
So many people whit asthma don't you agree
I'm using it for bronchitis do you use it the same way?
This spacer fits perfectly on to my bong.
Shake the inhaler before putting it in the spacer, ya dip.
Thank you!