How do you clean an inhaler?
How do you clean an inhaler?
HFA/MDI Inhalers
- Remove the medication canister from the mouthpiece.
- Wash the mouthpiece under warm water for 30 seconds.
- Do not wash the medication canister or get it wet.
- Do not wipe inside the spacer if you have one.
- Let the mouthpiece dry thoroughly.
- Place the medication canister back into the mouthpiece for use.
How do I clean my Ventolin spacer?
Caring for your spacer
- Spacers should be cleaned once a week.
- Take the spacer apart and wash it in warm water containing a little dishwashing detergent or mild soap.
- Do not rinse the spacer.
- Allow the spacer to drip dry.
- Put the spacer back together.
- Do not allow anyone else to use your child’s spacer.
How often should inhaler spacers be cleaned?
8. Place cleaned parts of inhaler on paper towel and let air dry. It is important to clean your spacer once a week (or more if recommended).
What is a Ventolin spacer?
What is a spacer? A spacer is a holding chamber shaped like a football or tube. It makes it easier to take asthma or COPD medication from the type of puffer called an MDI (metered dose inhaler).
Do you need to rinse after Ventolin?
When you have finished all of your doses, rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out. Clean the inhaler mouthpiece at least once a week with warm running water for 30 seconds, and air dry it completely.
How can you tell when an inhaler is empty?
A full canister is heavy and either sinks or floats with its top pointing down in the water. A half-full canister is less heavy and floats at a 45 degree angle with the surface of the water. An empty canister is light and floats nearly horizontal with the surface of the water.
How many Ventolin puffs are in a spacer?
Give 4 puffs of a blue/grey reliever (e.g. Ventolin, Asmol or Airomir) Use a spacer, if available. Use the person’s own inhaler if possible. If not, use first aid kit inhaler or borrow one.
How do you use a Ventolin inhaler without a spacer?
Breathe in Slowly
- Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece down. Place your lips around the mouthpiece so that you form a tight seal.
- As you start to slowly breathe in through your mouth, press down on the inhaler one time.
- Keep breathing in slowly, as deeply as you can.
