How to Use a Turbohaler for Asthma: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to using your Turbohaler correctly
Asthma inhalers come in different forms, and each device requires a specific technique. A Turbohaler is a dry powder inhaler (DPI) that delivers your medication when you breathe in through the device. Using the correct technique is important to help ensure your medication reaches your lungs as intended.
In this video, Dr. Glenis Scadding, EUFOREA Board Member, provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to use a Turbohaler, from preparing the device and loading a dose to inhaling your medication correctly and caring for your inhaler.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- How a Turbohaler delivers asthma medication
- How to prepare the inhaler and load a dose
- How to breathe in correctly through the Turbohaler
- Why you should breathe out away from the inhaler
- Why holding your breath after inhaling is an important part of the technique
- How to keep your Turbohaler clean and properly maintained
- How to keep track of your doses and know when your inhaler needs to be replaced
Why is the correct technique important?
A Turbohaler is a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler, which means that your inhalation helps draw the medication into your lungs. Using the correct technique can help ensure that you receive your prescribed dose effectively.
Simple steps, such as preparing the dose correctly, breathing in strongly and deeply through the device, and breathing out away from the inhaler, are important parts of using a Turbohaler correctly.
Watch the video below for a step-by-step demonstration.
Looking after your Turbohaler
Keep your inhaler clean and dry, and follow the instructions provided with your specific device. Keep track of how many doses remain so that you can replace your inhaler when necessary and avoid running out of medication.
If you are unsure whether you are using your Turbohaler correctly, ask your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or asthma healthcare professional to check your technique.
Explore more asthma treatment videos
Discover more practical videos about asthma medicines and inhaler techniques in the Asthma Treatment section of the EUFOREA Patient Portal.
Please note: This video is for educational purposes and does not replace the instructions provided with your specific inhaler or advice from your healthcare professional.
