The Turbuhaler

Using the Turbuhaler

 1. Unscrew and remove the cap.

 2. Hold the Turbuhaler® in an upright position and turn the base as far as possible in  one direction, then turn back until a 'click' is heard.

 NOTE: Do not shake or blow into the device.

 3. Exhale.

 4. Place the mouthpiece between the lips and inhale quickly and deeply through the  mouth. Remove Turbuhaler ® from mouth and hold breath for 10 seconds, then  exhale.

 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for the prescribed number of inhalations.

 6. Replace the cap.

 

Care of a Turbuhaler ®

  •  Clean mouthpiece using a dry tissue or cloth, gently wiping away any particles  which have collected inside the mouthpiece. Never wash the Turbuhaler®.
  •  When a red mark appears in the window underneath the mouthpiece, the  Turbuhaler® has approximately 20 doses left. When the red mark reaches the  bottom edge of the window the Turbuhaler® is empty.

 

Cue Words

1. REMOVE the cap & HOLD UPRIGHT.

2. TURN THE BASE in one direction and back.

3. LISTEN FOR A "CLICK" sound.

4. EXHALE.

5. PLACE BETWEEN LIPS.

6. INHALE quickly and deeply.

7. BREATH HOLD for 10 seconds.

8. EXHALE.

9. For a second dose repeat steps 2 to 8.

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