Step 2. Open the cover of the inhaler device. Slide the cover down to expose the mouthpiece. You should hear a “click.” The counter will count down by 1 number. You do not need to shake this kind of inhaler.
The standard medication that asthma sufferers receive is a short-acting reliever inhaler (usuallyVentolin) and a preventer inhaler (eg. Clenil or Qvar). The short-acting reliever inhaler is used to treat symptoms when they flare up. If you start to feel short of breath or are coughing and ...
While they are portable and convenient and deliver a tailored dose, MDIs require coordinated hand and breath control to work properly. Examples include beclomethasone (QVAR) and albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil) Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) deliver medication in a powder form that the ...