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SOLUTION HEALTH The Elliot RESPIMAT How To Use

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HOW TO USE A RESPIMAT

Using your inhaler properly is important when you have asthma or COPD.

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Page 1 HOW TO USE A RESPIMAT Using your inhaler properly is important when you have asthma or COPD.
Page 2 Medications A Respimat is used with a number of different medications. These include: Combivent (ipratropium plus olodaterol) • Spiriva (tiotropium) • Spiolto (tiotropium plus olodaterol) • Striverdi (olodaterol) • Loading before first use • The Respimat cartridge needs to be loaded before using the inhaler for the first time.
Page 3 Checklist for Respimat (loading before first use) 1. Keep the cap closed. 2. Remove clear base: press safety catch while firmly pulling off base with other hand. 3. Insert the narrow end of the cartridge into the inhaler. 4. Place the inhaler on a firm surface and push down firmly until it snaps into place.
Page 4 Checklist of Steps (daily use after loaded) 1. Hold inhaler upright with the cap closed 2. Turn base in direction of arrows on label until it clicks (half a turn). 3. Open the cap until it snaps fully open. 4. Breathe out gently (away from inhaler). 5.