How do you use Advair?
Use 1 inhalation of ADVAIR DISKUS 2 times each day. Use ADVAIR DISKUS at the same time each day, about 12 hours apart. If you miss a dose of ADVAIR DISKUS, just skip that dose. Take your next dose at your usual time.
How long does it take for Advair to kick in?
It may take 1 week or longer before you get the full benefit of this drug. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Should ADVAIR be used with a spacer?
Advair Diskus cannot be used with a spacer.
Why do you have to rinse your mouth after using ADVAIR?
It is important however, to continue doing so after Advair use. Advair contains two important breathing medications, one of which is a low dose steroid. When you breathe in the powder from the Advair Diskus, a small amount can stick to your throat and the inside of your mouth as it makes its way into your lungs.
Should Advair be used with a spacer?
How do you properly use a spacer?
Breathe in Slowly
- Put the spacer between your teeth and close your lips tightly around it.
- Keep your chin up.
- Start breathing in slowly through your mouth.
- Spray one puff into the spacer by pressing down on the inhaler.
- Keep breathing in slowly. Breathe as deeply as you can.
Why is it better to use a spacer with an inhaler?
A spacer gives someone more time to inhale, making the process simpler. It also reduces the need for coordination when pressing the inhaler and breathing in the medicine. Spacers extend the amount of time the inhaler takes to deliver medicine. This means that the lungs absorb the medicine more slowly and smoothly.
Can Advair stop working?
While there are many treatments available to keep your asthma under control, it’s possible for them to stop working as they should. You may notice this if your symptoms occur more regularly, if you have to use your rescue inhaler frequently, or if your condition begins to interfere with your daily life.