MISSION ABC Inhaler Technique v2: 19
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Sept 2017 Review Date: 19/09/2019 Version 1.0 2019
NEXTHALER
How to use the Nexthaler
1. Open the cover fully with your inhaler in the upright position
2. Note the number of does left on the dose counter
3. Sit or stand upright
4. Breath out as far as is comfortable
5. Do not breathe out
through your inhaler
6. Seal your lips around
the mouthpiece
7. Do not cover the air
vent when holding the
device
8. Do not inhaler through
the air vent
9. Take a quick deep breath through your mouth
10. You will hear or feel a click when the dose has been released from
the device
11. After the click, continue to inhale deeply to ensure the dose reaches
the lungs (5 seconds)
12. Remove the inhaler from your mouth
13. Hold your breath for 10 seconds
14. Breath out slowly
15. Close the cover fully with the inhaler in the upright position
16. Check that the dose counter has gone down by one. This will indicate
that you have successfully inhaled a dose
17. If you need to take another dose, repeat steps 1-16
