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I have recently been diagnosed with asthma and I have been given an inhaler which I am finding very hard to use correctly. Can any other sufferers out there give me some tips please.
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Next time you go to your doctor ask them to prescribe you a spacer device,it makes it much easier to get the dose required.They are suitable for the type of inhaler you have.Good luck with controlling your asthma.If you have any more questions there are a few asthma sufferers on AB who will be happy to help.xx
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about an automatic inhaler. I had the same problem and now have one that puffs out the dose automatically as you breathe in, without you having to press the canister at the same time. It's slightly broader than a normal inhaler, but looks pretty much the same. It gives me peace of mind that I don't have to worry about trying to breathe right when I need a dose - the last thing you want to have to think about when your breathing is giving you trouble!