Inhalers

Question 1

Correct technique to use a inhaler

Answer 1

Test first. Hold inhaler upright and take the cap off. Shake the inhaler. Sit up straight and slightly tilt your chin up. Breathe out away from the inhaler so lungs feel empty, then put lips around mouthpiece, start to breathe in and at the same time, press the canister on the inhaler once. Continue to breathe in, take the inhaler out and hold your breath for up to 10 seconds.

Question 2

Bronchodilator

Answer 2

Dilates bronchioles for asthma, COPD, pneumonia (anyone who has bronchoconstriction)

Question 3

Inhale antiobiotics

Answer 3

Fight infection

Question 4

Saline

Answer 4

Humidify airways and secretions

Question 5

Signs of dehydration

Answer 5

Feeling thirsty, fatigue, dark yellow pee, dizzy, dry mouth

Question 6

Steroids

Answer 6

To reduce inflammation

Question 7

What can a problem with steroids?

Answer 7

Long term effects e.g. patients with CF take it from a young age e.g. growth problems

Question 8

Nebuliser

Answer 8

electrically powered, more powerful inhaler

Question 9

Spacer

Answer 9

Allows patient to take drug without manually having to press on the inhaler