How to Use a Flexhaler Dry Powder Inhaler
Prime a brand-new flexhaler before using it for the first time by twisting the
Proper inhalation
brown grip back and forth 2 times.
technique is important
when taking your
asthma medicine(s)
1. Hold the brown grip, twist the cover and lift it off. and monitoring your
breathing. Make sure to
bring all your medicines
and devices to each visit
with your primary care
provider or pharmacist
2. Hold inhaler with mouthpiece pointing up. to check for correct use,
or if you have trouble
using them.
3. Twist brown grip fully in one direction and then For more videos,
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4. Breathe out away from the device.
5. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close
your lips making a tight seal.
6. Breathe in quickly and deeply and hold your You can also connect
breath for 10 seconds. with a respiratory
therapist for one-
on-one, free support
from the American
7. Breathe out slowly. Lung Association’s
If you need another dose of medicine, wait Lung HelpLine at
1 minute and repeat steps 3-7. 1-800-LUNGUSA.
8. Rinse with water and spit it out. Close inhaler
cover by twisting until tight.
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