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Depending on the type of baf
fl
e, the particles of different sizes are distributed aerosols as follows*:
particle sizes, mkm
% to the total mass
0
5
10
15
1
100
60
30
10
7
5
3
(mainly the upper
respiratory tract)
Dispenser "C" (red)
Dispenser "B" (blue)
Dispenser "A" (yellow)
(universal)
(mainly lower respiratory tract)
For effective delivery medicines to a specific
site of respiratory tract, need to use the
appropriate dispenser.
particle sizes, mkm
% to the total mass
1
100
60
30
10
7
5
3
0
5
10
15
particle sizes, mkm
% to the total mass
1
100
60
30
10
7
5
3
0
5
10
15
* - Measured by Little Doctor International (S) Pte. Ltd.
Performing the inhalation.
The length of one treatment session should not exceed 20 minutes. Consult your attending physician
about the length of the inhalation procedure.
You should always be calm and relaxed during the inhalation. Breathing should be slow and deep, so
that the preparation could
fi
ll the lungs well and reach the deep portions of bronchi.
Brie
fl
y hold your breath, and then exhale slowly. Do not attempt to breathe too rapidly. Make pauses if
you feel that you need it.