Using Asthma Inhalers
Asthma UK has videos on how to use lots of different types of inhalers. Please visit their website and watch the relevant video.
How to use an inhaler
1. Shake the inhaler and remove the cap. Check the inhaler has nothing in it.
2. Put the inhaler into the end of the spacer - this is the opening at the opposite end to the mouth piece.
3. Place the mouth piece securely over the nose and mouth, ensuring a good seal
4. If you are able, tilt the chin upwards slightly - this helps the medication in the inhaler reach the lungs.
5. Press the canister of the inhaler down once to give 1 dose or ‘puff’
6. Take 5 slow and steady breaths in and out through the spacer.
7. Remove the spacer from your child’s face.
8. If more than 1 dose or ‘puff’ is required, repeat the process as above leaving 30 seconds between each dose or ‘puff’.
