How to Use a Diskus Inhaler

The Advair Diskus inhaler is used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma and lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The inhaler contains a corticosteroid called fluticasone, which reduces irritation and swelling in your airways, and salmeterol, which opens airways. Both medicines are powders. The inhaler must be used regularly to be effective; it's not designed to work immediately so should not be used when you're having an asthma attack.

Instructions

• 1

  Open the inhaler by placing your thumb on the thumb grip. Hold the device horizontally to keep the powder inside from falling out.

• 2

  Slide the lever away from you until it clicks. Turn your face away from the inhaler and breathe out completely.

• 3

  Put the device in your mouth. Completely close your mouth so that your lips are fully wrapped around the inhaler. Breathe in quickly.

• 4

  Hold your breath for five seconds.

• 5

  Remove the device from your mouth. Resume breathing normally.