What is Nebulised Colomycin® and why have I been prescribed it?Colomycin® is an antibiotic used to treat Pseudomonas infection in the lung. It is also known as Colistin or colistimethate sodium. Colomycin® is inhaled and administered via a nebuliser; research has shown that inhaled antibiotics can help reduce flare ups of lung conditions such as bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. This …
Read moreInhaler technique – Zonda
14th October 2021Zonda technique Open the lid of the Zonda by pulling it upwards, then open the white mouthpiece by pulling it upward. From the bottle, remove a Braltus capsule and place the capsule in the centre chamber. Do not place the capsule in the mouthpiece. Close the bottle. Close the mouthpiece and press it down until you hear a click. Firmly …
Read moreInhaler technique – Respimat
14th October 2021Respimat Ensure the Respimat inhaler has had a cartridge inserted. Hold the device upright with the green mouthpiece cover closed. Turn the base for half a turn in the direction of the red arrows on the label. You should hear a click. Open the green mouthpiece cover. Breathe out gently as far as is comfortable and not in the Respimat. …
Read moreInhaler technique – Metered dose inhalers with Volumatic spacer
14th October 2021Metered dose inhaler with volumatic spacer Remove the cap from your inhaler. Shake your inhaler and insert the mouthpiece into the hole at the end of the volumatic spacer. Breathe out gently as far as is comfortable and not into the spacer. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it. Ensure your teeth and tongue are …
Read moreInhaler technique – HandiHaler
14th October 2021HandiHaler Open the lid of the HandiHaler by pulling it upwards, then open the white mouthpiece by pulling it upwards. From the packet of capsules, peel back the foil, exposing one capsule only and place the capsule in the chamber in the middle of the HandiHaler. Close the mouthpiece and press it down until you hear a click. Firmly press …
Read moreInhaler technique – Ellipta
14th October 2021Ellipta device technique Hold the Ellipta inhaler upright. Slide the cover of the Ellipta inhaler down to expose the mouthpiece. You should hear a click. Do not shake the Ellipta inhaler. Breathe out gently as far as it is comfortable and not into the Ellipta inhaler. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around it. Ensure your …
Read moreInhaler technique – Easi-Breathe
14th October 2021Easibreathe Hold the Easibreathe inhaler upright. Do not cover the air vents on the top of the device. Shake the Easibreathe inhaler. Open the mouthpiece cover. The dose is ready for use. Breathe out gently as far as comfortable and away from the device. Keep the Easibreathe inhaler upright. Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and close your lips around …
Read moreInhaler technique – Autohaler
14th October 2021Autohaler technique Hold the Autohaler upright. Remove the mouthpiece cover by pulling down on the lip at the back. Shake the Autohaler. Push the lever on the top of the device up so it stays up. Do not block the air vent on the bottom of the device. Breathe out gently as far as comfortable, away from the Autohaler. Put …
Read moreInhaler technique – Turbohaler
14th October 2021Turbohaler technique Unscrew and lift off the mouthpiece cover. Hold the Turbohaler upright with the coloured grip at the bottom. Twist the grip in one direction, then twist it back again as far as it will go. You should hear a click and the dose is ready. Breathe out gently as far as is comfortable away from the Turbohaler. Put …
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