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| | Summary | Nine steps of inhalation technique |
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| Turbuhaler® | Sitting | Sit up straight and keep the upper part of the body upright |
| Opening | Open the device by removing the cap from the inhaler |
| Loading | Hold the inhaler upright, rotate grip anticlockwise, and then back until a click is heard |
| Exhaling | Exhale to residual volume and away from device |
| Biting | Place the mouthpiece gently between the teeth and seal the lips round the mouthpiece |
| Inhaling | Inhale forcefully and deeply as fast as you can |
| Holding | Hold breath for more than 5 seconds (optimally for 10 seconds) |
| Repeating | Repeat the fourth step to the seventh step to ensure to get the full dose |
| Cleaning | Clean the place where the mouth is bitten on the device and close the inhaler |
| Diskus® | Sitting | Sit up straight and keep the upper part of the body upright |
| Opening | Open the inhaler by pushing the rod |
| Loading | Push lever back completely |
| Exhaling | Exhale away from mouthpiece |
| Biting | Place the mouthpiece gently between the teeth and seal the lips round the mouthpiece |
| Inhaling | Inhale forcefully and deeply as fast as you can |
| Holding | Hold breath for more than 5 seconds (optimally for 10 seconds) |
| Repeating | Repeat the fourth step to the seventh step to ensure get the full dose |
| Cleaning | Clean the place where the mouth is bitten on the device and close inhaler |
| Handihaler® | Sitting | Sit up straight and keep the upper part of the body upright |
| Opening | Open the inhaler by pulling the dust cap upwards, and open the mouthpiece |
| Loading | Place the capsule in the central compartment and close the mouthpiece firmly |
| Exhaling | Exhale away from mouthpiece |
| Biting | Place the mouthpiece gently between the teeth and seal the lips round the mouthpiece |
| Inhaling | Inhale forcefully and deeply as fast as you can, and a rattle can be heard |
| Holding | Hold breath for more than 5 seconds (optimally for 10 seconds) |
| Repeating | Repeat the fourth step to the seventh step to ensure to get the full dose |
| Cleaning | Clean the place where the mouth is bitten on the device and close the inhaler |
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