How To Use Airomir

How to Take Airomir: Step‑by‑Step Usage Guide

Airomir Autohaler is a breath‑actuated inhaler – it releases the dose automatically when you inhale. Follow these steps exactly:

1. Prepare: Remove the mouthpiece cover by unclipping it from the back. Check the mouthpiece is clean. Hold the Autohaler upright and shake well.
2. Prime (if new or not used for 2 weeks): Point away from face, push the lever up, then press the dose release slide (on the bottom) to fire a puff into the air. Return lever down. Repeat once more. (Two test puffs.)
3. Load a dose: Hold the Autohaler upright. Push the lever up until it clicks and stays up. Do not block the air vent at the bottom.
4. Breathe out: Gently breathe out as far as comfortable, away from the mouthpiece.
5. Inhale: Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your mouth. You will hear a click and feel a soft puff – this means the dose is released. Continue to breathe in fully even after the click.
6. Hold your breath: Remove the inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds (or as long as comfortable), then breathe out slowly.
7. Reset: Push the lever down completely. If you need another puff, wait 30 seconds and repeat from step 3.
8. Replace cover: After use, clip the mouthpiece cover back on.

Cleaning your Autohaler (at least once a week)

1. Remove the metal canister (do not wash it).
2. Wash the plastic mouthpiece and cover under warm running water for 30 seconds.
3. Shake off excess water and leave to air dry thoroughly (e.g., overnight).
4. When dry, replace the canister and cover.

Airomir Dosage Guide

Always follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The usual recommendations are:

• Adults and children (including elderly): For acute symptoms or before exercise: 1 or 2 puffs as a single dose.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed 16 puffs in 24 hours unless specifically instructed by a healthcare professional.
• Prevention of exercise‑induced bronchoconstriction: 2 puffs taken 15 minutes before exercise.
• If you need more than twice a week for symptom relief, your asthma may not be well controlled – consult your doctor to review your treatment plan.

Children should be supervised by a responsible adult when using Airomir.

Who Should Use Airomir

Airomir is suitable for:

• People with asthma who need quick relief from wheezing, chest tightness, or breathlessness.
• Individuals diagnosed with exercise‑induced bronchoconstriction (to prevent symptoms).
• Patients with other conditions causing reversible airways obstruction (e.g., COPD) as directed by a doctor.

It is a reliever inhaler – it treats symptoms but does not replace regular anti‑inflammatory preventer therapy (such as inhaled corticosteroids).

Who Should Not Use Airomir

• Allergy: Do not use if you are allergic to salbutamol sulfate or any of the other ingredients (ethanol, oleic acid, norflurane).
• As sole treatment for chronic asthma: Airomir alone is not sufficient; it must be part of a plan that includes a preventer inhaler if prescribed.
• Severe cardiovascular conditions: Use with extreme caution if you have severe heart disease, tachyarrhythmias, or uncontrolled hypertension – discuss with a doctor.
• Thyrotoxicosis: Salbutamol may stimulate the thyroid; caution needed.
• Diabetes: High doses can increase blood glucose levels; monitor if diabetic.

Taking Airomir with Food or Without Food

Airomir is inhaled directly into the lungs, so food does not affect its absorption or action. You can use it at any time – before, during, or after meals.

If you experience throat irritation or an unpleasant taste, rinsing your mouth with water after use may help. There are no known interactions with food or drink.

Special Conditions: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Other Considerations

Pregnancy

Salbutamol may cross the placenta. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed and prescribed by your doctor. Uncontrolled asthma poses greater risks to both mother and baby than the potential effects of the medication.

Breastfeeding

Small amounts of salbutamol pass into breast milk, but they are not expected to harm the nursing infant. It is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding – however, always seek medical advice.

Hepatic or renal impairment

No specific dose adjustment is usually required, but caution is advised with high doses due to possible accumulation of metabolites.

Diabetes

High doses of salbutamol can cause hyperglycaemia. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar more frequently when using higher doses.

Cardiovascular disease

Use with caution in patients with hypertension, angina, or heart failure – salbutamol may cause reflex tachycardia and increased cardiac workload.

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