Video: How to use a dry powder disk inhaler

Here are common instructions for utilizing a dry powder disk inhaler.

To get started, maintain the disk amount in one hand. With the other hand, place your thumb in the proper notch and push it absent from you as much as it goes. The mouthpiece will look and snap into location.

Maintain the disk horizontal. Once again with your thumb, slide the lever absent from you until finally it clicks.

The disk is now completely ready to provide treatment.

Put your lips close to the mouthpiece. Breathe in promptly and deeply via your mouth — not your nose. Soon after inhaling, eliminate the disk from your mouth and maintain your breath for up to 10 seconds.

To near the disk, place your thumb in the notch and slide it back again toward you as much as it goes. The disk will click shut, and the lever will automatically return to its primary situation. The disk is now completely ready for your subsequent dose.

Your inhaler might appear with marginally distinctive instructions. Ask your health care provider for a demonstration.