To know if you're using your inhaler correctly make sure you exhale completely before inhaling and inhale slowly and steadily through your mouth.
When using the inhaler you should not inhale too fast or too late as it can cause the medication to stick in the mouth or the throat and not reach the lungs.
After inhaling the inhaler medication you should also hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds.
And before each puff of the inhaler you should shake the inhaler vigorously for around 5 seconds before each puff.
Shaking the inhaler before each puff mixes the medication so you get hte right amount of each.
Between puffs of the inhaler you should wait 20 to 60 seconds unless the inhaler states otherwise.
When using the inhaler you should see a fine mist which means the inhaler is working properly.
The steps to using an inhaler correctly include.
Shake the inhaler hard before each use.
Take the cap off and look inside the mouthpiece to make sure it is clear.
Breathe out all the way, pushing as much air out as possible.
Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece down, placing your lips around it to form a tight seal.
Breathe in slowly.