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HOW
TO USE THE INHALER
1.
Take the cap off the inhaler. Make sure the mouth
piece is clean.
2. Hold
the inhaler with your thumb and your first finger on the top of the can.
Shake the
inhaler vigorously
up and down.
3.
Breathe out normally as you comfortably can. Then hold the mouth
piece firmly between your lips.
4.
Tilt your head back slightly. Breathe in slowly and deeply. As you
first start to breathe
in press in the aerosol with your
first finger to spray the aerosol and release the
medicine. Continue to breathe slowly and
deeply.
5.Take
the inhaler out of your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds, or as
long as
you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly.
6.
If
you need more than one puff, start again from step 2 after one minute. Put
the cap
back on the inhaler after use.
Do not rush steps 3 and 4. It is
important that you start to breathe in as slowly as possible just
before using your inhaler. Practice in front of a mirror for the first few
times. If you see mist coming from the to of the inhaler or from the sides
of your mouth you should start again from step 2
If
you have any problems with your treatment or you need further advise, you
can call the Doctor or nurse at your District Health Centre.
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