Asthma inhalers, such as Aerolin, Berotec and Seretide, are indicated for the treatment and control of asthma and should be used in accordance with the pneumologist’s instructions.
There are two types of inhalation pumps: those that have bronchodilators to relieve symptoms and corticosteroid pumps that are used to treat bronchial inflammation, characteristic of asthma. See what the common symptoms of asthma are.
- To use the asthma inhaler correctly.
- Sit or stand and place your head slightly upwards so that the inhaled dust enters directly into the airways and does not accumulate on your palate.
- Throat or tongue.
The step-by-step for adults to use the asthma inhaler correctly is
If you need to use the inhaler twice in a row, wait about 30 seconds, then repeat the steps starting with the first step.
The amount of powder inhaled is usually not noticeable because it has no flavor or aroma. To check if the dose has been used correctly, the dose counter of the device itself should be observed.
Pump therapy is also usually accompanied by the use of other medications, especially to reduce the risk of seizures. See which drugs are most commonly used in treatment.
Children over 2 years of age who use spray pumps can use braces, which are devices that can be purchased from pharmacies or online. These braces are used to ensure that the exact dose of the medicine reaches the child’s lungs.
To use the asthma inhaler with an orthopedic device, it is recommended to:
If you need to use the pump twice in a row, wait about 30 seconds and then repeat the steps starting with step 4.
To keep the corset clean, you should wash the inside only with water and let it dry, without using towels or cloths, so that there is no residue left inside. It is also advisable to avoid the use of plastic devices because plastic attracts the molecules of the drug towards it, so that the drug can remain attached to its walls and not reach the lungs.
To use the asthma inhaler in infants and young children, up to age 2, you can use nebulizer-shaped braces involving your nose and mouth.
To use the asthma inhaler in infants, you should
If the pump needs to be reused, wait 30 seconds and start again with step 2.
The asthma inhaler is not addictive, so it is not addictive. It should be used daily and, at certain times, it may be necessary to use it several times a day to relieve asthma symptoms. This occurs when asthmatics enter a period when asthma is more “attacked” and their symptoms become stronger and more frequent and the only way to maintain proper breathing is to use the inhaler.
However, if the inhaler needs to be used for asthma more than 4 times a day, an appointment with the pneumologist should be made to evaluate respiratory function. Tests, other medications to control asthma, or adjust the dose to decrease inhaler use may sometimes be necessary.
Some asthma inhalers may cause cardiac arrhythmia immediately after use. However, this is not a dangerous situation and does not diminish the years of life of asthmatics.
Proper use of the inhaler for asthma is essential to facilitate the arrival of air into the lungs, and lack of use and improper use can lead to suffocation, severe, medical emergency. See how to act on: First Aid in the event of an asthma attack.
Yes, the pregnant woman may use the same asthma inhaler she used before becoming pregnant but in addition to being accompanied by the obstetrician it is indicated that she is also accompanied by the pneumologist during pregnancy.