How do you use a dry powder inhaler for asthma?
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How to use a discus dry powder inhaler. Check the dose counter on the side of the inhaler. Do not use if it says zero zeromeans the inhaler is empty and needs to be replaced with one hand. Hold the discus in a level flat position and open it with the other hand. Place your thumb on the thumb grip. Push your thumb away from you until it clicks. You should now see the mouthpiece while holding the device in a level flat position. Use your thumb again to push the dose lever away from the mouthpiece as far as it will go until you hear it, click. Show
00:00:37;26 -00:01:02;16 Prepare your body by sitting or standing up straight. Breathe out all the way away from the inhaler. Never breathe into the device. Tilt your head back slightly. Put the mouthpiece into your mouth between your teeth. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Breathing quickly and deeply through your mouth. Remove discus from your mouth and hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. 00:01:06;23 -00:01:08;29 Breathe out slowly away from the device. 00:01:10;22 -00:01:13;02 Rinse your mouth out with water and spit it out. 00:01:14;30 -00:01:24;21 Close inhaler cover until it clicks and store in a cool dry place. If you have trouble using the inhaler correctly, ask your pharmacist or doctor for help. Some Kiwis also use the Accuhaler, which is also a breath activated device. Doses of the medicine are set into a foil strip inside the Accuhaler. What is the Turbuhaler? The Turbuhaler is most common dry powder inhaler used in New Zealand. It has no propellant or carrier added to the medicine. You will hardly notice any powder in your mouth. The recommended age of use is 12 years through to adult. Using your turbuhaler
There is a window under the mouthpiece on the outside of the Turbuhaler called the ‘Empty Soon Indicator.’ When a red mark or a number appears at the top of the window, there are approximately 20 doses left. Some common mistakes when using the turbuhaler are: Not holding the inhaler upright when priming
Using your Accuhaler
Some common mistakes are exhaling into the device, breathing in through your nose instead of your mouth, or not ‘clicking’ the lever after opening the cover. You will know that it is time for a new inhaler when the number of doses remaining is displayed (with the last five numbers in red.) Your provider may have prescribed your asthma medicine to be administered using a hand-held device called a dry powder inhaler (DPI). Here's how to use your Diskus® brand inhaler.
 What is a dry powder inhaler (DPI)?Some asthma medications can be taken in the form of a dry powder using a small, hand-held device called a dry powder inhaler (DPI). DPIs deliver medication to the lungs as you inhale through the device. The DPI doesn’t push the medication into your lungs. You have to breathe in strong and steady to get the medicine. What is the Diskus® DPI?The Diskus® (Figure 1) contains 60 doses of medication (brand names are Advair®, Flovent®, or Serevent®). It has a dose counter that automatically counts down the number of doses as you use them. Doses 5 through 0 are in red to alert you to refill your prescription. When the counter reads “0”, there is no medicine left in the Diskus. Throw away the empty Diskus and begin using a new one. How do I inhale my medication?
How do I care for my Diskus?
Unlike other inhaled medications, you may not taste or feel the dry powder or there may be a slightly sweet taste. This experience may be different from what you're used to. As long as you follow the directions, you'll get your full dose of medication. Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 12/21/2020. References
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What is a dry powder inhaler for asthma?A dry powdered inhaler (DPI) is an asthma treatment option for older kids and teens. Using a dry powdered inhaler allows medicine to get deep into the lungs. Unlike other inhalers which deliver a puff of medicine, these inhalers hold the medicine as a dry powder.
Is a dry powder inhaler better?Dry powder inhalers (DPI's) in general are easier to use than the MDI and cause fewer irritant effects. Unlike the MDI few patients develop a poor inhalation technique with continued use of DPI's. Comparisons of multidose DPI's have shown that they achieve a similar degree of bronchodilatation to the MDI.
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