Getting around faulty inhaler.

[quilter70]

I use a Qvar Easi-breathe but this is the second faulty one I've had. So to get around the problem of it not delivering when I suck, I just take the top off and press as you do when testing it. I do this when it's in my mouth though and I suck at the same time. Is this the same method as a different type of inhaler?

[PMRPete]

Common problem:-

healthunlocked.com/asthmauk...

Some useful info:-

corbyccg.nhs.uk/modules/dow...

[quilter70 in reply to PMRPete]

Thanks for replying. However, I already have the leaflet as it comes in the packet with the inhaler. The other link refers to 12 years ago and sadly does not address my question.

[Abc64 in reply to quilter70]

Take it back to the pharmacy. I had this problem with a different kind of inhaler. They sent it back to the manufacturer for testing.

[Kjm83]

I know you can do that with a salamol easibreath salbutamol so it should just be the same with a qvar one ( I work in a pharmacy and we have gave salamol a couple of times when ran out of ventolin on the bank holiday weekends when orders are missing)

[quilter70 in reply to Kjm83]

Thank you, that is a useful reply.