How to Use a Spiriva Inhaler

Instructions

• 1

  To begin, open up the Spiriva inhaler – to do this, simply press the green button on the side, which will open up the dust cap. Pull this cap upwards to reveal the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Use a piece of clean cloth or tissue to wipe the mouthpiece, for hygiene purposes.
• 2

  Next, look for the blister card that comes as a part of the package with the Spiriva inhaler. Take one capsule out of this, and make sure you do not ingest this – the contents of this capsule are meant for inhaling purposes alone, and it will not prove effective if swallowed, or used in any other way.
• 3

  Now, insert this capsule into the inhaler’s centre chamber, and then close the inhaler – when you hear a click, you will know that it is properly closed and ready for use. Now, in order to release the contents of the capsule, press the green piercing button once – this will puncture holes in the capsule, so that you can inhale the contents.
• 4

  Then, holding the inhaler firmly by the gray base, close your lips around the mouthpiece – do so tightly, so that none of the medication leaks out. Now, breathe in deeply and slowly, until your lungs are completely full – as you breathe in, you should be able to hear or feel the inhaler vibrate.
• 5

  Once you have breathed in and filled your lungs, remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath – keep holding it for as long as is comfortable. When you can hold it no longer, slowly exhale, and then resume your normal breathing pattern.