Day +622 : accuhaler

I am fine today,

I was given this spray type accuhaler to improve my breathing problem early in 2010 by a lung specialist. I just realise how important this drug help to improve my lung function. I check the You tube, the right way of using it. Put the mouth piece in mouth and suck in quickly and deeply. Hold the breath for 5 second. This spray type inhaler have less side effect compare to oral type drug. It help to open the airway, improve the breathing. It cost RM110 for 60 times usage.

• How to use the Accuhaler*
  Hold the outer casing of the accuhaler in one hand whilst pushing the thumb grip away until a click is heard
  Hold Accuhaler with mouthpiece towards you, slide lever away until it clicks. This makes the dose available for inhalation and moves the dose counter on
  Holding Accuhaler level, breathe out gently away from the device, put mouthpiece in mouth and suck in steadily and deeply
  Remove Accuhaler from mouth and hold breath for about 10 seconds
  To close, slide thumb grip back towards you as far as it will go until it clicks
  For a second dose repeat sections 1-5
  * The Accuhaler is also named Diskus in many countries
  

Why is this drug prescribed?
Seretide Accuhaler (Advair Diskus) is an oral inhaler that contains two types of asthma medication. One is fluticasone propionate, a steroid that reduces inflammation in the lungs. The other, salmeterol, is a long-acting bronchodilator that opens up the airways. Together, the two ingredients provide better control of asthma than either does individually.