Qvar Easi-breathe problems

[Newproblems]

I have recently been prescribed with a Qvar Easi-breathe inhaler. However, sometimes it does not deliver a dose and I have to take the top off to check it is still active. After I've done that it usually works. I am quite alarmed that such a thing doesn't always work properly. It could have really bad consequences for someone.

Has anyone else had this problem?

[PMRPete]

Same problem 12 years ago:-

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[Newproblems in reply to PMRPete]

Thanks for replying. I wonder why it hasn't been sorted out? I mean why still prescribe it when it's known to be faulty? Maybe the original people who had problems didn't report it?

[Newproblems]

So does anyone else have this problem now? (I know there was a problem 12 years ago).

[Tiger47]

I have had mild Asthma for about four years in the winter. I use in two puffs night and morning. With 200 promised puffs this should last about 50 days. Nearly every Qvar Easi-breathe inhaler I have had works well for about 2 weeks then fails to deliver. I can take the top off and use it that way but this only seems to last another few days.

I am really curious if this is a known issue.