Using Your Accuhaler

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Your Accuhaler features a dose counter so you always know how many doses you have left. Most asthma patients find it easy and comfortable to use.

	STEP ONE: OPEN Holding the Accuhaler in one hand, place the thumb of your other hand on the thumb-grip. Open the Accuhaler by pushing the thumb-grip right around until it clicks. The mouthpiece should now be fully visible.
	STEP TWO: SLIDE Holding the Accuhaler slide the lever until it clicks. This will make a dose ready for inhalation. (The number in the window will be reduced by one).
	STEP THREE: INHALE Breathe out as much as possible. Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in steadily through the Accuhaler (not through your nose!) Remove the Accuhaler and hold your breath for about 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly. Close the Accuhaler by pushing the thumb-grip back into place. Rinse your mouth with water after using your Accuhaler.
	TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR DOSE COUNTER. Your Accuhaler has a dose counter that counts down from 60 so you always know exactly how many doses are left. Check your dose counter before each inhalation. Numbers 5 to 1 appear in RED to warn you that there are only a few doses left. Never use your Accuhaler if the dose counter reads 0. When the counter shows 0, your Accuhaler is empty and should be disposed of.

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Remember the difference:
Your reliever medication provides quick relief during an asthma episode, and your preventer medication controls the underlying inflammation so that you're less likely to experience these symptoms in the first place.

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