Using a Diskus.
The Diskus is a breath-activated device, which means that the medication is released when you inhale. To use the diskus, hold it leveled with one hand. Place the thumb of the other hand on a thumb grip. Push your thumb away from you until you hear the diskus click. You can now see the mouthpiece. Hold the diskus leveled and slide the lever away from you until you hear the diskus click. This will load the medication.
Next hold the diskus leveled and away from your mouth and gently breath out. Never exhale into the diskus. Seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece and breathe in rapidly and deeply. Remove the diskus from your mouth and hold your breath for as long as you can up to ten seconds.
When done, close the diskus by placing your thumb on the thumb grip. Hold your thumb towards you until the diskus clicks. Always rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using the diskus.
The diskus has a dose-counter on the top of the device. It will let you know, how many doses are left. As you use the diskus, you will notice that the numbers will decrease by one. The last five numbers will be in red. The diskus will count down to zero when the diskus is empty.
To clean the diskus, do not put it in water. Simply wipe the mouthpiece with a clean cloth when it appears dirty or at least every week. And then be sure to close the diskus after each use to help it stay clean.
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