How to know Symbicort was inhaled correctly?

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How to know Symbicort was inhaled correctly?

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Have you used Symbicort Turbuhaler correctly? It may be difficult to know sometimes as the medication powder contained in the device generally doesn't have a taste. Normally if the inhaler technique is correct, the medication should be delivered to the deeper parts of the lungs where it is needed. Symbicort Turbuhaler is a dry powder inhaler (DPI), meaning that we need to empty the lungs first before inhaling forcefully and deeply in order to generate the required air flow that will carry the medication deep within the airways. I hope this video clarifies some concerns that some of you may have relating to the use of these inhalers.
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@mielthebee Жыл бұрын

I liked the liquid ones as a kid, they had a distinct flavour, you could hear the product click and hiss, and you breathed in something cold and wet! Those were the good days when you knew your inhaler wasn’t empty!

@IcyeFaethyvve 5 ай бұрын

the gentle exhale & holding breath are very helpful. also, for anyone who reads this comments - don't forget to rinse & gargle with water (preferably warm-ish) a couple times after, that prevents any residual powder from from staying in the back of your throat / mouth and drying anything out

@nobodyyouknow380 Ай бұрын

Thanks for that reminder. My dr did tell me, but it went in one ear and out the other.😊

@tworiversmeet 6 ай бұрын

The makers could have done a better job of making it visible using a colour, or an opening that opens and closes. The present device is very poorly designed.

@scottmitchell448 6 ай бұрын

The most useful video I've yet seen on how to use these new fangled inhalers!

@anamaria94088 Жыл бұрын

I have this and it’s annoying.. they should make easier ones for us who can’t inhale so much and so fast. If you never had asthma you can’t understand that you are not able to inhale fast

@user-om6qr5zu2w 8 ай бұрын

I hit mine today for the first time like it was a toke cause I can't anymore, hit it 3 times wonder if I got any lolol

@marouma154 8 ай бұрын

A agree this device its very annoying and confusing

@kathynguyen6409 7 ай бұрын

I am not sure if I am doing this right. 🤔 the powder substance is on my tongue

@umarae27 2 ай бұрын

IKR. My hits were wonderful sounding but completely wrong. I need to somehow get to the quick & strong way. Oi!

@donn-nd3bs 2 ай бұрын

Use aerosol inhaler and use it with spacer

@rampadvocate3849 Жыл бұрын

Please make tubular transparent... So we can see if the powder inhaled or not.

@DrStefanCristianStanel Жыл бұрын

I have seen a demo device for Seretide that was transparent to see all the bits inside but not for Symbicort. Would be a good idea though! There are however some inhalers that contain capsules which you can check if the powder is gone

@yvonnemcloughlin1575 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a clear demonstration. 👏🏻

@inaina4141 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!Your video helped me a lot to explain and practice inhalation with my child.

@mrrp405 10 ай бұрын

It’s hard for me because I feel like the mucus buildup I get with my asthma at night might be blocking or absorbing the powder. And after inhaling so quickly I get bad coughing fits, where I’m worried I might just be coughing all the powder back out.

@treevenewson Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, I can confirm there is no taste to the powder and no sensation in the mouth.

@parmisthebest Жыл бұрын

Why did they make it so confusing??

@emma89 2 ай бұрын

It’s not confusing at all 😂😂

@fvamadeu 4 ай бұрын

Nice, I realized that i was doing it right after trying 5 times. I had 5 doses 😅

@robmullins289 Ай бұрын

I’m at doctor now being discharged today, none odd the nurses or pharmacist has any idea how to use it

@user-on7mr3io5g 6 ай бұрын

I use the device exactly as shown. My concern is that when I weigh a new inhaler on my postage scale it weighs 46 grams. Then I weigh again when inhaler goes to zero and it still weighs 46 grams. Due to this I am concerned I am not getting the medication.

@richardyoung2741 10 ай бұрын

Please can you explain the why the mouth piece revolves, is there any reason for this?

@RavenWolfDrum69 3 ай бұрын

Go to your pharmacist. They should have showed you how to use it. It's easy. They will answer your questions

@mmmmmmmmmmm7863 Жыл бұрын

For me it has a slight bitter taste when I exhale

@user-vx9zd8ds3b 9 ай бұрын

I notice after you take the cover off to access the actual unit, there is a twist top on the actual device. I’ve tried but can’t seem to find out what that twist top on the main unit is for.

@user-vx9zd8ds3b 9 ай бұрын

To be clear, this is not connected to the red activation twist at the bottom.

@mgcristiano Жыл бұрын

Super thank you so much for this!

@julie6324 11 ай бұрын

Thank you I was prescribed this I tried but did I over dose as I've never used it before

@baffoebismark911 5 ай бұрын

U can't feel anything but u can see that it's because at first it was 120 and the more u inhale the number will reduce by 20 and if u continued doing it u can see that the number is going down 120 then 100 then 80

@neiloosthuizen6239 3 ай бұрын

Great question

@user-tg8tz8ro6b Жыл бұрын

The one I have I hear the click in the first rotation so does this means that there is no need for the 2nd one?

@user-tg8tz8ro6b Жыл бұрын

Mine only rotate counter clock wise then clock wise

@nemowei5553 2 жыл бұрын

I use it but when I have flare ups I cannot get enough inside and my asthma getting worse. Need to replace it to another one

@Doolittleincredible 2 ай бұрын

Same

@DefiElvis 9 ай бұрын

Remember to SHAKE before arming it and RINSE YOUR MOUTH (or eat something) after using it. Very important!

@diamondonpurpose9145 8 ай бұрын

Definitely rinse, gargle and spit out at least twice!!!!

@yellowsnowangel 7 ай бұрын

This inhaler is a dry powder and shouldn’t be shaken. You may be confusing this with the blue pressurized inhalers that produce a mist. Also if this inhaler is accidentally shaken or dropped after the dose is loaded, the dose will be lost and needs to be reloaded.

@shirleybrewster1635 7 ай бұрын

Why. ??@@diamondonpurpose9145

@ramyaammi2936 4 ай бұрын

@@yellowsnowangelIt shows 0 doss left but still I feel the inhaler to be heavy and when I shake there is powder in it. Any idea if I had been using it wrong way.

@yellowsnowangel 4 ай бұрын

@@ramyaammi2936 No clue about it showing 0 doses and sounding like something is still in it. I’d recommend that you request a refill from your doc. You could test whether the inhaler is releasing any powder by preparing it and placing a thin dark-coloured cloth over it. If, after dosing and inhaling, you see white powder on the cloth, you’ll know that it’s still dispensing the powdered medication.

@barrysmith7291 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your help

@julie6324 11 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the video and the how to

@marouma154 8 ай бұрын

There is something wrong with this device it is like a placebo,i was taking it month without any improovement till i changed to same medicine but different type of device

@agp-be7vo Жыл бұрын

Doctor i feel some think in my mouth while iam inhaling the medicine that means iam not inhaleing correcly .so how long time i have to inhale and hold it.then when i have exhale .please replay

@user-wo1zq6fe5k 11 ай бұрын

How many doses are expected to be inhaled ? Thanks Dr

@sussybaka5788 10 ай бұрын

2x per day

@daviddd99 Жыл бұрын

Good and useful.

@heldigrad 9 ай бұрын

So helpful.. Thank you!

@MrPireasxios 3 ай бұрын

I wonder why they switched from a spray to a powder? The powder always irritates my throat.

@commercialand 9 ай бұрын

had sever asthma all my life, im 54 and after I eat meals I have a hard time breathing. It can even be just sips of water that can trigger it, but when I BURP, I feel instant relief! Sometimes my albuterol will also make me burp with instant relief as well. Do you really need Adviar or Duo? Or maybe something to thin out mucus. I've tried equate antihistamines, and they help a bit but not enough.

@jameshumphrey9119 Жыл бұрын

How do I know I actually got the dosage?

@wellman8998 Жыл бұрын

I just got one of these. I literally Can’t tell if it’s worked or not

@Dragonborn2k 11 ай бұрын

I've been doing it the wrong way this whole time🤦‍♂. I was told spin it one way, then back the other and inhale. But when I first got it, it was already just 1 twist away from the click. Now I realise that when its clicked it's ready. Such a terrible design. I figured the click was to break the powder, and the twist back to load it into the chamber, but ig not

@dina4913 9 ай бұрын

Same! I think ive been doing it wrong for weeks

@JoanWhite-wm6ec 16 күн бұрын

.yes l find it very confusing to know if I have actually had my dose or not

@ellaineocampo188 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Doc!

@skyelark155 Жыл бұрын

What the red markers on the inhaler in the window

@DrStefanCristianStanel Жыл бұрын

when it comes to red likely it is running out of doses, can check the number on the dial to see how many left approximately

@mariocesarbenitez5552 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@agp-be7vo Жыл бұрын

Doctor how do we know we inhale correct position because while takeing it i couldnt feel the medicine and my asthuma level increase i feel strucle to breathe now also

@brokata855 10 ай бұрын

Thank you brother🙏

@LadyNicola 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Queenvic8 11 ай бұрын

Do you have to store the inhaler upside down ? I’m sure I read this somewhere?

@01Khalifa10 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@shreyadey7324 11 ай бұрын

I follow this procedure...but i can't anything...i don't know it's wrong or not...

@na-dk9vm 6 ай бұрын

My instructions leaflet says to turn back and forth TWICE, not once. So basically 2 clicks. Why does my instructions say to turn in for 2 clicks instead of once like in the video??

@margretsorgenfrei5813 27 күн бұрын

This is usually when the inhaler is new and being used for the first time

@CJ-eo1il 8 ай бұрын

so you inhale on click stage or you twist back? i saw videos and demonstrators did both ways, witch is correct?

@yellowsnowangel 7 ай бұрын

Inhale after the click

@w.003 11 ай бұрын

after the first click and you turn back the dial does it click a second time?

@Doolittleincredible 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing

@lilmissrenee8844 Жыл бұрын

I'm scared to use it 😭 but I can't breathe

@georgehimon1445 Жыл бұрын

Good answer. Me as well.

@lilmissrenee8844 Жыл бұрын

@@georgehimon1445 I started a different one it's a purple disk iv had no side affects and can breathe great now ,,, hope your doing well 🙏🏻❣️

@laurenlee6743 4 ай бұрын

If you can't breathe..I'd think you'd be taking it ASAP! I've used this one for years and we'll as 2 other puffers and the disk type one that the person commented about. No side effects ever with them. The only one that gives me a side effect is if I need to take my ventalin puffer because it causes me to feel quite shaky. If you need to use it, there's no reason to be nervous.

@rahul3287 Жыл бұрын

What if you take it but it really doesnt go inside ? And you miss your medicine time because of that mistake ? Then will asthma flare up at night? Can a moving fan above your head mess all the powder we have loaded?

@shah1668 10 ай бұрын

they way i use it. turn the red grip to the left until it sound click, then turn it right back its original position. take a long breath 3 times within one dose. that's it. the only problem, you can not feel anything because the powder is very small quantity and tasteless.

@nikolagregic7709 9 ай бұрын

Hmm. It Said u should inhale it after click? Why turn to other side after click and then inhale ? Cannot understand that twisting.

@kittykitten6594 Ай бұрын

Thank you. But am coughing how can i breathe this strong and fast and hold it for 10 sec !!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Doolittleincredible 2 ай бұрын

I have this and I hate it, I don't think I'm taking anything. Waste of money

@shipshop3694 10 ай бұрын

btw there was a number 120 on it now its become 100 so thats how i know something has gone inside me😅

@dee9144 5 ай бұрын

I'm pissed my doctor prescribed me this crap today.. ffs

@RavenWolfDrum69 3 ай бұрын

You nedto hold breath for 10 seconds

@Shithappenswhenu 10 ай бұрын

These are bullshit, threw mine in the bin. I got a Ventolin inhaler instead. Gold standard

@dina4913 9 ай бұрын

Ventolin should only be used for immediate relief from an attack, but shouldnt be used all the time and it doesn't treat asthma the way symbicort does.

@Shithappenswhenu 9 ай бұрын

Ventolin, Salbutamol or albuterol everything else is junk@@dina4913 symbicort only aggravates the throat and can cause coughing not the best thing for an asthmatic. In fact it’s worse than useless.