Ho there,
Despite regular cleaning with cotton buds as per instructions, my brown inhaler is blocked and won’t clear - nothing coming out. It’s one of the ones with a dose counter, so can’t flush through with running water like my blue one. Any ideas how to avoid this?
Thanks!
Ah, I've only heard about Fostair doing this. Also having a counter they would regularly give up the ghost around the 78 mark. I too did the cleaning with a twist of a damp cotton bud, sometimes it worked sometimes it didn't. Very annoying if your gp is strict about prescription dates. I think there were many complaints because it no longer happens. I must have had to recycle at least 10 with over 70 inhalations left, I complained to the pharmacist but he didn't give a toss. There were several members complaining about it over on AsthmalungUK forum. You could try contacting the manufacturers of your brown inhaler, ask for some firm of confirmation that it's happening so you can get an extra one prescribed by the gp. That's all I can think of im afraid. P
Just wondering, I only ever cleaned the inverted nipple of the pink Fostair container where the medication comes out. I dont think I ever tried cleaning the actual aerosol nozzle.
Sometimes I can get my fostair to unblock by using a pin/needle.
Try giving it a bang. I sometimes hit it nozzle down and it does the trick
I use Clenil, from Chiesi, and it ALWAYS stops working properly around the half way mark. I wrote to Chiesi but they were more interested in my asthma management than the mechanics of their MDI. I have had moderate success running it through warm water but it only seems to help once per inhaler. I will certainly try giving it a bang! Otherwise, any other suggestions?
I've had this problem with every Fostair inhaler I've had, they're rubbish. What I've been doing for years is putting the Fostair cannister in an old Ventolin inhaler body, I get a good dose and it never blocks .
Hi there,
I’ve had a similar issue with my Ventolin inhaler in the past. Even though I followed the cleaning instructions, residue sometimes built up and caused a blockage. To resolve it, I used a fine needle or a clean, sterile pin to gently clear the nozzle (being careful not to damage it). After that, I would test it with a spray to ensure it was working. It's worth noting that I always use only a high-quality Ventolin inhaler from this pharmacy - global-service247.com/buy-v... to ensure its effectiveness and proper condition.
For your inhaler with the dose counter, avoid rinsing it under water, but make sure you clean the mouthpiece thoroughly. Store it in a dry place and inspect the nozzle regularly to prevent buildup. If the issue persists, consult a pharmacist or healthcare provider, as the inhaler may need replacing.
Same. Swap the canister across and they don't block up. Thank goodness I'm a hoarder and have them lying around. It's tricky from a colour point of view so I have to put labels on them to make sure I'm using the right product. Been using inhalers for 40 years and this is the first time, so suspect cheaper manufacturing is too blame. Have always been suspicious of the counter type inhalers, like any aerosol spray shaking the canister to access how much is left had always worked for me.
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