How to use an Turbuhalers
How to use an Turbuhalers
How to use an Turbuhalers
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<strong>How</strong> C<strong>an</strong> I tell when a turbuhaler is empty?<br />
Asthma Foundation of WA Inc.<br />
36 Ord Street<br />
West Perth, WA 6005<br />
PO Box 864<br />
West Perth WA 6872<br />
Telephone (08) 9289 3600<br />
Facsimile (08) 9289 3601<br />
1800 645 130<br />
asthmawa.org.au<br />
Symbicort has a dose counter which tells you how m<strong>an</strong>y doses you have left. Other<br />
turbuhalers have a clear window (see picture below)<br />
Picture of turbuhaler showing dose indica<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Note: the rattling you hear when you shake the turbuhaler is the drying agent built in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
coloured base of the turbuhaler, <strong>an</strong>d is not the medication. This c<strong>an</strong> be heard even when<br />
the turbuhaler is empty.<br />
<strong>How</strong> should I look after my turbuhaler?<br />
• Avoid breathing in<strong>to</strong> a turbuhalert (moisture in your breath will ca<strong>use</strong> the device <strong>to</strong><br />
clog up).<br />
• Avoid getting it wetm always keep it in a dry place.<br />
• Keep the lid screwed on when it is not being <strong>use</strong>d.<br />
• Wipe with a dry tissue if required.<br />
Asthma Foundation of WA<br />
36 Ord St<br />
West Perth WA 6005<br />
Ph: 08 9289 3600 or 1800 645 130<br />
Fax: 08 9289 3601<br />
Email: ask@asthmawa.org.au<br />
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children<br />
Asthma Liaison Nurses<br />
1 Roberts Rd<br />
Subiaco WA 6008<br />
Ph: 08 9340 8713<br />
Fax: 08 9388 7131<br />
Email: pmh.asthm<strong>an</strong>urse@health.wa.gov.au
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