took symbicort inhaler out of container

[afib1]

i took the part of the symbicort inhaler apart when i cleaned it with dry cloth. i placed it back. did i do any damage.

[Destiny10]

Afib 1

Give it a spray in to the air it should be o k.

[afib1 in reply to Destiny10]

you only clean the cap correct. thank you

[Minushabens]

It's always a bit risky cleaning inhalers, even the brands that tell you that you should, as in my experience - or perhaps incompetence - there's a risk that small droplets of water or dirt stay there, get breathed in & cause a bad coughing fit. If it's the twist-style inhaler, you can't test it either, as you breathe the drug in, rather than it being an aerosol or any pressure system.

If you've got a spare one, I'd bin the one you cleaned as I don't think they are designed to be taken apart; if not get a replacement. As always, probably better to be safe than sorry.

[afib1 in reply to Minushabens]

i did not use water on it at all. i only used a dry cloth. it does spray when i used it again.

[strongmouse in reply to Minushabens]

I clean my inhaler under running water so no risk of dirt. (Take the container out and rinse the whole of the outside). I think as long as you let it dry it should be fine? Then try one or two puffs. Always replace the cap to keep dust out.

I don't have a twist-style inhaler so have no knowledge of what the problems with cleaning might be.

[zionfrost]

No. You're actually supposed to clean the capsule and especially the plastic part regularly. Make sure it's dry before reinserting the capsule and prime it twice before using again. I also use a spacer which is dishwasher safe. That dry powder collects everywhere.

[Wheezycat]

My understanding is that you do not take Symbicort inhalers apart, so you only clean the bit you stick in your mouth on the outside, and the cap. I must admit I don,t clean it - mine don’t last that long - as I can’t see how you can do an effective job on it. Also, as there are so many different inhalers I am only commenting on the Symbicort one.

[Elephantstraw]

No harm done