How to use inhalers?

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JakeWrite - 27 Oct 2003 19:56 GMT

Got diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and possibly nocturnal asthma awhile back.
Advair and assorted nasal sprays did not seem to help. Is it possible that I
haven't been using them correctly?

I now use Flovent via an AeroChamber spacer with a mask. I depress the inhaler
and then open my mouth and inhale as deeply as I can. The Serevent is in a
diskus, so I just plug my nose and then suck in as much as possible. Problem
is, I see no relief from symptoms. My tongue is "stumpy" and seems to block the
back of my throat when I open my mouth. Is there something I'm missing? Can
Serevent be taken in pill form?

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CBI - 28 Oct 2003 02:53 GMT

> Got diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and possibly nocturnal asthma awhile back.
> Advair and assorted nasal sprays did not seem to help. Is it possible that I
> haven't been using them correctly?
>
> I now use Flovent via an AeroChamber spacer with a mask. I depress the inhaler
> and then open my mouth and inhale as deeply as I can.

You should be sealing your lips around the mouthpiece of the chamber. Other
than that it sounds good.

> The Serevent is in a
> diskus, so I just plug my nose and then suck in as much as possible.

Sounds about right. You should be creating a brisk flow of air and taking a
full breath in. There is no need to exert extremely hard effort with it.

> Problem
> is, I see no relief from symptoms. My tongue is "stumpy" and seems to block the
> back of my throat when I open my mouth.

That shoudn't be a problem.

> Is there something I'm missing? Can
> Serevent be taken in pill form?

Serevent is not available as a pill. It may just be that you need to have
the meds adjusted or other triggers identified. The doc should also be able
to coach you on technique so it would be a good idea to bring the
inhalers.discus tot he appt.

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CBI, MD

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