relvar dry powder inhaler- powder in mouth

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So I have been on relvar dry poweder inhaler for nearly 2 months now, 1 month on the low dose and 1 month on the higher dose. I am not sure if im doing it correctly as I get a lot of the powder on in my mouth. Does anyone have this issue??

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I use a spacer which helps me get more of my inhalers down to keep my asthma at bay. You can get a spacer from your doctors just requested one. I have two so I have a spare one when I am cleaning one I can use one

[PMRPete in reply to Hidden]

Sorry but you cannot use a spacer with Relvar Dry Powder Inhalers.

One of the problems with Relvar is covering the air inlet with your fingers or just not breathing in at the right moment.

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[Aisling30 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Camilla I use the Relvar 184/22, was on 92/22 for 6 months but needed to take my rescue a lot. I feel so much better on the 184. My asthma nursevgave me a dummy inhaler to make sure I was using it correctly. The secret is to breath out as much as you can then breath in closingbyour lips overvtge hole and avoiding the air vents. I taste the powder too but I am obviously taking enough into my lungs cos I only take my rescue inhaler twice a day now and hopefully I can reduce it to once. Make sure to gargle after using as this will prevent hoarseness and thrush. Hope this is beneficial to you😀

[Hidden in reply to Aisling30]

Yes it is. I am used to the pumps with the spacer. But I have learnt that there's different types of inhaler's

[Aisling30 in reply to Hidden]

There are so many different types but I think the flip top ones are going taking over from pumps. If you need any help just let me know.