How to use Airomir Autohaler
Always follow the advice of your clinician. Typically, you’ll use the autohaler as follows:
- open the plastic cap and shake it properly
- hold the autohaler upright and push the lever so that it points upwards
- make sure that the air vents at the base of the autohaler aren’t blocked
- make sure to breathe out as much as possible and close your lips around the mouthpiece
- take a full breath
- hold for 10 seconds
- slowly release your breath
If you’ve been advised to take more than one puff, wait 30-60 seconds before repeating the process.
Make sure you clean your inhaler regularly as instructed by our clinician. It’s important to keep them in good condition so that they don’t start to jam or get clogged up.
How to use Airomir Inhaler
- Remove the cap and hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base and your first finger on the top
- Shake the inhaler, vigorously, up and down
- Test the inhaler before you use it for the first time, or if it hasn’t been used in the last five days
- Breathe out gently, for as far as you comfortably can
- Put the mouthpiece into your mouth, between your teeth, and close your lips around it
- Begin inhaling deeply and slowly, press the canister down, and continue to inhale deeply
- Take the inhaler out of your mouth, and hold your breath for ten seconds, or for as long as feels comfortable
- Then breathe out slowly
- If a second dose is needed, wait 30-60 seconds before repeating the process
What should I do if Airomir doesn’t work?
If Airomir fails to control your asthma attack you should seek urgent medical help.
Will I need to use another inhaler at the same time as Airomir?
It’s likely, yes. There are two types of inhalers used for asthma treatment: reliever inhalers and preventer inhalers. Airomir, a reliever inhaler, relieves sudden asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. So it works in real-time. Or in some cases, you may use it before any strenuous physical activity.
While a reliever inhaler is used to treat asthma, a preventer inhaler works a bit differently. It’s prescribed to be used continuously to help with your asthma symptoms. If you’re already using one of these, let our clinician know during your consultation.
