How to Use Soft Mist Inhaler

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to use the Soft Mist Inhaler effectively. It covers essential steps like priming the inhaler before the first use or after 21 days of inactivity, taking the medication, and interpreting the dose indicator. The video emphasizes the importance of priming the device correctly, ensuring proper inhalation technique, and monitoring the remaining doses. With clear instructions on how to achieve optimal medication delivery, it empowers users to use the inhaler confidently and safely, while highlighting when to replace the inhaler based on the dose indicator.

Takeaways

• 😀 Priming the inhaler is required before first use and after 21 days of non-use.
• 😀 To prime, close the cap, turn the clear base until it clicks, and press the dose release button to release a mist.
• 😀 When priming, look for visible mist to ensure the inhaler is working correctly.
• 😀 The priming process does not count toward your total medication doses.
• 😀 After priming, always keep the cap closed and turn the base to prepare for use.
• 😀 Open the cap by pressing the small circular opening tab until it fully snaps open.
• 😀 Before inhaling, breathe out fully to prepare your lungs for the medication.
• 😀 Close your lips around the mouthpiece without covering the air vents while inhaling.
• 😀 Point the inhaler toward the back of your throat and breathe in slowly and deeply while pressing the dose release button.
• 😀 After inhaling, close the cap and wait 30-60 seconds before repeating the process for a second puff.
• 😀 The inhaler has a dose indicator that shows how many doses are remaining, helping you track medication levels.

Q & A

What is the first step when using the Soft Mist Inhaler for the first time?

The first step is to prime the inhaler. With the cap closed, turn the clear base in the direction of the arrows on the label until it clicks.

How do you open the cap of the Soft Mist Inhaler after priming?

After priming, push upon the small circular opening tab until the cap snaps fully open.

What should you do after opening the cap of the inhaler?

With the inhaler pointed towards the ground, press the dose release button and look for a mist. Repeat this process until visible mist is dispensed.

Why do you need to prime the inhaler again after 21 days of non-use?

You need to prime the inhaler again after 21 days of non-use to ensure it delivers the correct dosage of medication.

Does priming count against the total medication doses?

No, priming the device does not count against the total medication doses.

What is the correct way to take a dose using the Soft Mist Inhaler?

Keep the cap closed, turn the clear base to the direction of the arrows until it clicks, open the cap, breathe out slowly, close your lips around the mouthpiece, and take a slow, deep breath through your mouth while pressing the dose release button.

How long should you continue to inhale after pressing the dose release button?

You should continue to inhale slowly for as long as comfortable after pressing the dose release button.

How many puffs should you take from the Soft Mist Inhaler?

You should take a total of two puffs, repeating the steps after 30 to 60 seconds.

What does the dose indicator on the Soft Mist Inhaler show?

The dose indicator shows how many doses are left in the inhaler.

What should you do when the dose indicator enters the red area?

When the dose indicator enters the red area, plan to get a new inhaler, as there is enough medicine for about seven days.