Hello my name is Walter,
Hello my name is Walter,

and I suffer from a respiratory condition.
and I suffer from a respiratory condition.

So my GP has prescribed the Easi-Breathe inhaler.
So my GP has prescribed the Easi-Breathe inhaler.

I'm going to show you how to use the Easi-Breathe correctly.
I'm going to show you how to use the Easi-Breathe correctly.

The information I'm going to give you is a quick basic guide.
The information I'm going to give you is a quick basic guide.

And I recommend that you keep and read the instructions that come with your inhaler.
And I recommend that you keep and read the instructions that come with your inhaler.

First, I want to cover some important points about your inhaler.
First, I want to cover some important points about your inhaler.

I want to talk you through how to use it,
I want to talk you through how to use it,

before I show you how to use it.
before I show you how to use it.

Then, after that, I want to talk to you about
Then, after that, I want to talk to you about

how to clean and store your inhaler.
how to clean and store your inhaler.

How to know when your inhaler is finished, and when to order another one.
How to know when your inhaler is finished, and when to order another one.

What to do if you mistakenly miss a dose,
What to do if you mistakenly miss a dose,

or take too much. And what to do if you have to go to the clinic or the hospital.
or take too much. And what to do if you have to go to the clinic or the hospital.

Some inhalers are given
Some inhalers are given

to prevent flare-ups, so use them regularly. They will not prevent flare-ups
to prevent flare-ups, so use them regularly. They will not prevent flare-ups

if only used when you condition worsens.
if only used when you condition worsens.

This is because they can take some time to work.
This is because they can take some time to work.

The Easi-Breathe inhaler
The Easi-Breathe inhaler

is a metered-dose inhaler, or MDI for short.
is a metered-dose inhaler, or MDI for short.

The drug is delivered direct to the lungs via an aerosol, which you inhale.
The drug is delivered direct to the lungs via an aerosol, which you inhale.

This is an Easi-Breathe inhaler.
This is an Easi-Breathe inhaler.

This is the dust cap which covers
This is the dust cap which covers

the mouthpiece. At the top you have
the mouthpiece. At the top you have

air vents which must not be covered
air vents which must not be covered

whilst in use.
whilst in use.

You only need to test your inhaler when it is new,
You only need to test your inhaler when it is new,

or if you haven't used it for 2 weeks or more.
or if you haven't used it for 2 weeks or more.

To do this you must release 2 puffs of medicine
To do this you must release 2 puffs of medicine

into the air.
into the air.

This is done by opening the mouthpiece, pointing the mouth
This is done by opening the mouthpiece, pointing the mouth

away from you, unscrewing the top.
away from you, unscrewing the top.

Placing your forefinger on top of the canister, PUFF PUFF and releasing 2 puffs.
Placing your forefinger on top of the canister, PUFF PUFF and releasing 2 puffs.

When you're finished, replace the top,
When you're finished, replace the top,

close the mouthpiece and your inhaler is ready for use.
close the mouthpiece and your inhaler is ready for use.

You should take your inhaler at the same time every day.
You should take your inhaler at the same time every day.

You can take your inhaler with, or without food.
You can take your inhaler with, or without food.

Stand or sit upright.
Stand or sit upright.

Keep your head in a neutral position.
Keep your head in a neutral position.

Hold the inhaler upright, taking care not to cover the air vent with your hands.
Hold the inhaler upright, taking care not to cover the air vent with your hands.

Check the inside and outside
Check the inside and outside

of the mouthpiece and remove any dust
of the mouthpiece and remove any dust

or other objects. You do not want to inhale these.
or other objects. You do not want to inhale these.

Breathe out as much as you can,
Breathe out as much as you can,

but do not breathe back in.
but do not breathe back in.

Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal it with your lips.
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal it with your lips.

You do not need to bite on it.
You do not need to bite on it.

Breathe in slowly and deeply.
Breathe in slowly and deeply.

You'll hear the inhaler click. When it does, continue to breathe in.
You'll hear the inhaler click. When it does, continue to breathe in.

Once you have breathed in all the way,
Once you have breathed in all the way,

hold your breath for as long as you can up to a maximum of 10 seconds.
hold your breath for as long as you can up to a maximum of 10 seconds.

Then breathe out slowly.
Then breathe out slowly.

Replace the mouthpiece cover.
Replace the mouthpiece cover.

If you need to take another puff, wait 30 seconds.
If you need to take another puff, wait 30 seconds.

Breathe out as much as you can, but do not breathe in.
Breathe out as much as you can, but do not breathe in.

Place the mouthpiece in your mouth,
Place the mouthpiece in your mouth,

and seal it with your lips. You do not need to bite on it.
and seal it with your lips. You do not need to bite on it.

Breathe in slowly and deeply.
Breathe in slowly and deeply.

You will hear the inhaler click.
You will hear the inhaler click.

When it does, continue to breathe in.
When it does, continue to breathe in.

Once you have breathed in all the way, hold your breath for a maximum of 10 seconds.
Once you have breathed in all the way, hold your breath for a maximum of 10 seconds.

Then breathe out slowly.
Then breathe out slowly.

Replace the mouthpiece cover.
Replace the mouthpiece cover.

CLICK
CLICK

EXHALES
EXHALES

PUFF
PUFF

INHALES
INHALES

EXHALES
EXHALES

CLICK
CLICK

If you need a second dose, wait for 30 seconds and repeat the procedure.
If you need a second dose, wait for 30 seconds and repeat the procedure.

CLICK
CLICK

INHALES
INHALES

EXHALES
EXHALES

PUFF
PUFF

INHALES
INHALES

EXHALES
EXHALES

CLICK
CLICK

Brush your teeth and / or use a mouthwash to rinse out your mouth,
Brush your teeth and / or use a mouthwash to rinse out your mouth,

to prevent mouth problems.
to prevent mouth problems.

Some inhalers can cause dry hoarseness, or mild mouth infections.
Some inhalers can cause dry hoarseness, or mild mouth infections.

Clean the mouthpiece and inside
Clean the mouthpiece and inside

the rim of the inhaler at least once a week.
the rim of the inhaler at least once a week.

Do not push the tissue inside the inhaler.
Do not push the tissue inside the inhaler.

Close the dust cap. CLICK
Close the dust cap. CLICK

You should protect your inhaler from frost, direct sunlight and heat.
You should protect your inhaler from frost, direct sunlight and heat.

You should place your inhaler somewhere that
You should place your inhaler somewhere that

will help you to remember it.
will help you to remember it.

The living room or the bedroom
The living room or the bedroom

are good places to store your inhaler.
are good places to store your inhaler.

If you forget to take your inhaler, and remember within an hour or 2,
If you forget to take your inhaler, and remember within an hour or 2,

take it.
take it.

If more than that,
If more than that,

miss the dose.
miss the dose.

And catch up with your general dose next time round.
And catch up with your general dose next time round.

Do not take the missed dose.
Do not take the missed dose.

If you have taken more doses than you should,
If you have taken more doses than you should,

you must contact a health professional for advice.
you must contact a health professional for advice.

You will know it has run out when it stops spraying.
You will know it has run out when it stops spraying.

When it nears the end, you should order another.
When it nears the end, you should order another.

Order your inhalers only when you need them, because drugs can expire.
Order your inhalers only when you need them, because drugs can expire.

It's very important that you take your inhalers,
It's very important that you take your inhalers,

and a list of all your prescriptions to the hospital when you're attending any appointment.
and a list of all your prescriptions to the hospital when you're attending any appointment.

A list of your repeat prescriptions would be most helpful.
A list of your repeat prescriptions would be most helpful.