How to Use a Pressair Device

Proper inhaler device technique is important when taking your medicine(s) and monitoring your breathing. Learn the correct way to use your Pressair device.

Watch this video to learn how to use a Pressair device.

FULL TRANSCRIPT (with timecode)

 

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How to use a pressair device. 

 

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Check the counter to see if
 the medicine is available.

 

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Do not use if the counter
 says zero.

 

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Zero means the device is empty and
 needs to be replaced.

 

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Remove the cap by squeezing the sides
 of the cap.

 

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Hold the device level with
 the button facing up.

 

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Press the button on the top of the
 device to load the dose.

 

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The front window should turn from
 red to green and you

 

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should hear a click. 

 

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Do not hold the button down. 

 

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Prepare your body by sitting or standing
 up straight.

 

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Breathe out all the way
 away from the mouthpiece.

 

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Keep the device level so you don't
 lose any medication.

 

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Tilt your head back slightly. 

 

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Put the mouthpiece into your mouth
 between your teeth.

 

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Close your lips tightly around
 the mouthpiece.

 

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Breath in quickly and as deeply as
 you can through your mouth.

 

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The green window will turn red and
 you will hear a click when

 

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the dose is complete. 

 

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Take the device out of your mouth
 and hold your breath for

 

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up to 10 seconds. 

 

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Breathe out away from
 the device.

 

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If the window is still green, the
 dose is not complete.

 

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Repeat steps until the click and
 red window appears.

 

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Close device cover and store in a
 cool dry place.

 

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If you have trouble using the inhaler
 correctly, ask your

 

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pharmacist or doctor for help. 

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