NHS Accuhaler Manual

Information for Respiratory Patients
How to use your Accuhaler
You have been prescribed an Accuhaler
1. To open the Accuhaler
other hand on the thumb grip. Push the thumb grip away until you hear a click, this
reveals the mouthpiece.
2. Hold the Accuhaler
either hand.
3. Slide the lever away from you until it clicks. Your dose is now ready.
4. Breathe out fully, away from the Accuhaler
5. Put the mouthpiece to your lips and seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
6. Breathe in as quickly and deeply as you can until your lungs are full.
7. Remove the device and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds and then breathe out slowly.
8. Breathe normally.
9. For a second dose, wait 30 seconds and repeat steps 3 – 8.
10. To close, slide the thumb grip back towards you until the inhaler clicks shut.
Always:
• Make sure that you order a new Accuhaler
• Check the dose counter on the top of the Accuhaler
left. The last five doses will appear in red.
• Make sure that the Accuhaler
• Rinse your mouth or clean your teeth after using your preventer (steroid) inhaler to
prevent infection in your mouth.
• Take your inhalers with you when you attend your GP, Practice Nurse or the hospital.
Cleaning:
• Wipe the mouthpiece of the Accuhaler
single-use tissue. Do not wash with water.
If you need further help with your inhaler please contact your doctor, practice nurse,
pharmacist or healthcare professional who gave you this leaflet.
Please use this information with the manufacturer's instruction leaflet.
Respiratory Managed Clinical Network 2018
to help manage your lung condition.
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, hold the outer case in one hand and put the thumb of your
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with the mouthpiece towards you. You can hold your Accuhaler
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is in date. The expiry date is on the back of the Accuhaler
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Review date: December 2020
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device.
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before your present inhaler runs out.
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. This tells you how many doses are
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thoroughly once a week with a clean, dry,
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