How to Use a Soft Mist Inhaler: Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to using your soft mist inhaler

Asthma inhalers come in different forms, and each type requires a specific technique. A soft mist inhaler delivers your medication as a fine mist, so knowing how to prepare, prime, and use the device correctly is an important part of your asthma treatment.

In this short, practical video, Sophie, pharmacist and Patient Education Manager at EUFOREA, provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to use a soft mist inhaler, from preparing a new medication cartridge to taking your daily dose and keeping your device clean.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• How a soft mist inhaler delivers your asthma medication
• How to insert and replace a medication cartridge
• How to prime your inhaler before using it
• How to breathe in correctly when taking your medication
• Why holding your breath after inhaling is an important part of the technique
• How to keep your inhaler clean and ready for use

Why is the correct technique important?

Using your inhaler correctly helps ensure that your medication reaches your lungs as intended. Taking the time to learn the correct technique can make using your inhaler easier and help you get the full benefit of your prescribed treatment.

Watch the video below for a step-by-step demonstration.

With the right technique and a little practice, using your soft mist inhaler can become a natural part of managing your asthma.