Mouth rinsing

How quickly do you rinse your mouth after using a inhaler?

[RibvanRey]

As soon as you can.

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Straight away x

[O2Trees]

Why? What would you be wanting to do in between Edam?! Any substance will start being absorbed by mucus membranes straightaway. That's why the French take much of their medicines up their bums

I alway gargle (more efficient than rinsing) after any inhaler, not just steroid ones as only about 10%-20% reaches the lungs - the rest get stuck in throat and mouth and why would you want your body/liver burdened by ANY medication which is not needed? Just saying'.

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As I'm having problems with side effects I'm wondering if rinsing and gargling really quickly would help.

When I mean really quickly I mean having a inhaler in one hand and a glass of water in the other so I can rinse out before I can swallow.

[Nanaeal]

That's the way I do it have you consulted you Dr about the side effects.

[rubyred777]

In my experience, I gargle with some warm salt water a couple minutes after using the inhaler.

😊😊 x

[O2Trees in reply to rubyred777]

Hi Ruby - why do you leave it a couple of minutes?

[rubyred777 in reply to O2Trees]

Hi O2

Just got home. How are you?

Theres no reason, I wait a couple mins. Just the time it takes me to walk to the kitchen! Not good huh. It seems like I notice my heartburn after I use it .

I just have a qzar inhaler for inflamation. Don't even use it all the time. Guess I should.

Rubyxx 😊 😊

[O2Trees in reply to rubyred777]

Ive never heard of qzar inhaler Ruby. Is it a steroid one?

Im getting much stronger, just problem of voice as below in reply to Offcut.

Hope you get proper time off at Easter

[rubyred777 in reply to O2Trees]

Yes O2 its a steroid. I only use it if I notice I'm starting to get wheezy.Do you think I should use it daily?

So now your losing your voice? You just can't buy a break. But, at least your feeling better. Thats the important thing.

Love RUBYXX 😊

[Offcut]

When I use the seretide straight away but I also gargle. Still lose my voice some days

[O2Trees in reply to Offcut]

What causes that do you think Offcut? Reason Im asking is that my voice has totally gone, i can only whisper. I thought it was a reflux thing as i have laryngeal pharyngeal reflux where the stuff reaches the voice box.

Its been getting worse the last 3 days, though not right before either and i don't know what to do about it.

[Offcut in reply to O2Trees]

They have always told me it is the seretide. I was told that it can cause thrush and also burn the skin which in turns makes the throat go tight which affects the voice.

[O2Trees in reply to Offcut]

What is in seretide? Im nebulising Atravent at present, quite a strong dose. I must look at the patient leaflet and see if voice loss could be a side effect of that.

[Offcut in reply to O2Trees]

Seretide contains two medicines– fluticasone and salmeterol.

Side affects:

Very common: More than 1 in 10 people who have Seretide

headaches

inflammation of the nose and throat

Common: More than 1 in 100 people who have Seretide

accidental injury more likely

bronchitis

bruising

difficulty speaking

hoarse voice - rinsing your mouth with water or brushing your teeth after inhaling your dose may help stop this from happening

infection of the mouth or throat - rinsing your mouth with water or brushing your teeth after inhaling your dose may help stop this from happening

irritation of the throat

joint pain

metabolic problems

muscle cramps

muscle pain or tenderness

pneumonia - seek immediate medical advice if this symptoms occur

sinusitis

Uncommon: More than 1 in 1000 people who have Seretide

angina

breathing difficulties

faster heart rate

feeling anxious

heart problems

if Seretide is used in large amounts or for a long period of time other side-effects may occur. These are related to the effect that steroids have on the body. These may include Cushing's syndrome or cushing-like symptoms, adrenal problems, growth suppression in children and adolescents, lowering of bone mineral density, cataracts or glaucoma

increased blood sugar levels

palpitations

skin hypersensitivity reactions

sleeping problems

tremors

[O2Trees]

Hmmmm

Cheers Offcut!

[Offcut in reply to O2Trees]

you did ask?

[Valcopd]

Hi all. I'm on Seretide 250. 2 puffs twice a day. I was told to ALWAYS USE A SPACER. since I started doing so, throat problems are manageable. I also rinse.

Incidentally I was told to use one for my Ventolin. Apparently this makes it much more effective. Love Val

[Christine18]

Brush your teeth immediately after using an inhaler & use a mouthwash that contains fluoride .......that was the advice from my dentist.