Braltus capsules sucked into mouth

[Dainty1111]

Twice Braltus capsules have ended up in my throat causing panic

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Are you ok now xx

[newlands]

How on earth did that happen ?

[Time_2_drink]

What happened very worrying hope you ok

[Dainty1111]

Yes I'm ok but don't want to try a third time this morning

[Dainty1111]

Sorry just breathed it in as normal

[skischool]

Dainty,How on earth did you manage to get the capsule out of the inhaler and into your thoat? hope is all well now and powder minus plastic is working on your airways...........skis

[Dainty1111 in reply to skischool]

Just found out about the bottom bit😂😂😂

[Dainty1111]

Guess what just tried it for the third time this morning I felt safer because I am with friends SAME thing happened again

[skischool in reply to Dainty1111]

Dainty,Are you opening the inhaler and putting the capsule inside it and not just putting it in the mouthpiece and then sucking in?

[ellieevans]

I have just been prescribed Braltus have been changed over from Spiriva but am a little cautious about making the change are you aware of any side effects please

[Tetrazzini in reply to ellieevans]

I reacted badly to the Braltus - it made my throat very sore and my voice all hoarse. I had never reacted badly to any medicine before but this gave me real problems.

[y_not]

I thought the Braltus inhaler is really awkward to use (maybe why it's cheaper!) with opening the top and the bottom bit (hope you know what I mean - the bit you put the capsules into) really stiff. I don't know how a person with hand arthritis would manage it!

Once in the holder , punctured and used I have difficulty getting the empty capsule back out - resort to pins, needles anything to drag it out!

What I do like is the see-through capsule ... at least I know I got the dose unlike the Spiriva version.

I don't understand how you can suck them into your mouth if they are in the bottom holder?

Glad you're okay

[Dainty1111 in reply to y_not]

3 times

[Dainty1111 in reply to Dainty1111]

Oh no just found the bottom bit 😂😂😂😂

[cales in reply to Dainty1111]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[skischool]

My sentiments entirely y-not,i have tried to elicit that info from dainty without success?cheers

[cales in reply to skischool]

Maybe the inhaler is faulty the little gauze type bit that allows the powder out but keeps the capsule in might be broken that's the only way the capsule could come out unless it's been put in wrong 😳

[Dainty1111 in reply to cales]

Is there a special way of putting the capsule in

[cales in reply to Dainty1111]

Open the green lid and also the white bit once that's open you should see a hole put the capsule in there then clip the white bit back down keeping the green part open press the push button to pierce the capsule then inhale xx

[Dainty1111 in reply to cales]

Thanks so much got it. Now😂😂

[Dainty1111 in reply to skischool]

I have tried 3 times now I have a doc appointment next week will take it with me

[skischool in reply to Dainty1111]

Dainty,perhaps if you call your gp today,and with the pamphlet that comes in the box with Braltus to hand they may be able to help you with the operation of the device and hopefully the problem can be resolved quite quickly.wishing you all the best...skis

[ellieevans]

Thank you for your reply about the Braltus inhailor. Sadly I am arthritic and have tried to open this with great difficulty. I am a little concerned as Tetrazzini mentioned the Hoarsness as a result of this medication. I get this from ventalin and have in the past lost my voice for around three months but I guess time will tell.

In reply to Y-not opening the inhailor is indeed a problem, I have compared this one with the one I had with my spiriva and will be trying the spiriva one in place of the supplied one.

I will let you know how I get on once I start using my new meds. Thank you all so much for your help it is invaluable.