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Maintaining and looking after your inhaler

… Maintaining and looking after your inhaler Inhalers need to be cleaned and stored well so they … it away from you and releasing a single puff into the air Put the mouthpiece cap back on. It should click into … running water for 30 seconds Let the plastic case fully air-dry (overnight, when possible) Once dry, push the metal …

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Steroid preventer inhalers

… Steroid preventer inhalers Everyone with asthma needs an inhaler with steroid … preventer medicine in. Find out how steroid preventer inhalers prevent inflammation in your airways, and lower your … is a steroid preventer inhaler? How do steroid preventer inhalers help my asthma? When do I use my steroid preventer …

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Complementary therapies and asthma

… effect. Warning Smoking cannabis can cause long-term lung damage, repeated coughs, and can increase your risk of … advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello. Call us 0300 …

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Understanding your child’s asthma

… worse. Your GP or nurse may ask you to track your child's peak flow scores over time. This helps show if their medicine is working. You can use our peak flow diary to help you. You can also use our asthma …

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How to use a pMDI inhaler

… This means it is now ready for use. Some pMDI inhalers have a dose counter. If yours has one check it is …

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Biologic therapies for severe asthma

… of steroids in the past 12 months   and you have an air flow obstruction, frequent daytime symptoms, and wake up …

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How to use a NEXThaler inhaler

How to use a NEXThaler inhaler How to use a NEXThaler inhaler Are you using your …

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer – tidal breathing

… How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer – tidal breathing How to use a spacer with tidal breathing Using a spacer with your inhaler can reduce your symptoms and side …

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How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer – single breath and hold

… How to use a pMDI inhaler with a spacer – single breath and hold The ‘single breath and hold’ technique Using a spacer with your inhaler can reduce your symptoms and side … Hi I'm Sonia, a respiratory physiotherapist. Using a spacer with your inhaler means more of the medicine gets down …

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Long-acting bronchodilator inhalers (LABA inhalers)

… Long-acting bronchodilator inhalers (LABA inhalers) A long-acting bronchodilator inhaler works … this page Find out more about long-acting bronchodilator inhalers (LABA inhalers), why they are sometimes given as an …