The Method of Using Turbuhaler in Children
1. The protective cap is unscrewed, the mouthpiece is kept at the top.
2. The dose indicator is checked. If it is 0 or red, a new drug should be taken.
3. The lower part (the rotating colored part) is rotated back and forth around its own axis and a clicking sound is expected. It is seen that the dose indicator goes back one step. A white stripe is seen in non-numbers.
4. Sit or stand upright. Keep your head upright and slightly tilt your head back, hold the device in a horizontal position.
5. Exhale away from the device until the lungs are empty.
6. Place the mouth of the device between your teeth and grasp the device firmly with your lips.
7. Breathe as DEEP and FAST as you can.
8. Hold your breath for 10 seconds. While holding your breath, move the device away from your mouth and close your mouth. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and then exhale.
– In order to better absorb the drug in the device, one more deep breath can be taken before loading the dose and the breath can be held for 10 seconds.
9. If a second dose is to be administered, the same maneuvers are repeated starting from item 3 after waiting for 1 minute.
10. The cover of the device is closed
11. After the application, gargle your mouth and throat with plenty of water to prevent thrush and coughing in the mouth. Do not swallow the water. You can brush your teeth instead of mouthwash with water.
Things to pay attention:
– Never blow into the device.
– The taste of the drug may not come to your mouth.
– Never store in the refrigerator. You can store it at room temperature.
– You can use until the expiration date. Your passion will not be broken. Do not use if the expiration date has passed.
– Use your medicine in the dose and time recommended by your doctor.
– To clean the mouthpiece, you can clean the outside of the mouthpiece with a dry cloth once a week. Do not wipe with water or other liquid.
– Turbuhaler type drugs in children are recommended for people older than 6 years of age and who can take this drug. It is not recommended for those who cannot draw strong enough and deep enough. Inhaler therapy is recommended for these people. It would be beneficial for your doctor to see that you are applying the medicine with the correct technique.
– Consult your doctor when you see an unexpected effect.
– For your lung health, use your medicine with the right technique and regularly.
– Please do not delay your doctor checks.
