Proper Use of Fluticasone Inhaler for Asthma Patients

💨Fluticasone is a combination medicine used to treat asthma, containing a steroid (fluticasone) and a bronchodilator (salmeterol).

🚫Fluticasone inhaler is not a rescue inhaler and should be used daily, even on days with no breathing problems, to prevent asthma attacks.

👄Rinsing the mouth with water after each use of the Fluticasone inhaler helps prevent oral complications and reduces the risk of side effects.

📏The Fluticasone inhaler should be held in a horizontal position during use, ensuring the correct delivery of the medication.

❌Carrying the Fluticasone inhaler for use during asthma attacks is incorrect. It is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used in such situations.

Can I use the Fluticasone inhaler only when I have breathing problems?

—No, the Fluticasone inhaler should be used daily, even on days without breathing problems, as it is a long-term asthma maintenance medication.

Why should I rinse my mouth after using the Fluticasone inhaler?

—Rinsing the mouth helps prevent oral complications and reduces the risk of side effects, as the medication may cause mouth sores or infections.

Should I shake the Fluticasone inhaler before using it?

—No, shaking the Fluticasone inhaler is not necessary. The medication is in a dry powder form, and shaking may cause the powder to settle or become less effective.

Can I use the Fluticasone inhaler during an asthma attack?

—No, the Fluticasone inhaler is not a rescue inhaler and should not be used during an asthma attack. It is a long-term maintenance medication that helps prevent attacks when used daily.

How should I hold the Fluticasone inhaler during use?

—The Fluticasone inhaler should be held in a horizontal position during use to ensure proper medication delivery. This helps to evenly distribute the medication in the lungs.

00:00Introduction to the proper use of the Fluticasone inhaler for asthma treatment.

02:23Explanation of the composition of Fluticasone inhaler as a combination of a steroid and a bronchodilator.

04:03Guidance on the correct technique of rinsing the mouth after each use of the Fluticasone inhaler.

06:59Demonstration on how to hold the Fluticasone inhaler in a horizontal position during use.

08:14Clarification that the Fluticasone inhaler should not be used during an asthma attack and is not a rescue inhaler.