How To Use The Bomb For Asthma Correctly

Asthma bombers, such as Aerolin, Berotec and Seretide, are indicated for the treatment and control of asthma and should be used as directed by the pulmonologist.

There are two types of bombs: bronchodilators for the relief of symptoms and corticosteroids for bronchial inflammation, which is a characteristic of asthma. See the common symptoms of asthma.

To use the asthma bomb correctly you should either sit or stand and position the head slightly tilted up so that the inhaled powder goes directly into the airway and does not accumulate in the roof of the mouth, throat or on the tongue.

1. How to use in adolescents and adults

The step by step for adults to use the asthma bomb correctly is:

1. Release all the air from the lungs;
2. Put the bomb in the mouth, between the teeth and close the lips;
3. Press the bomb while breathing deeply through the mouth, filling the lungs with air;
4. Remove the inhaler from your mouth and stop breathing for 10 seconds or more;
5. Wash your mouth without swallowing so that traces of the medicine do not accumulate in the mouth or stomach.

If it is necessary to use the bomb 2 times in a row, wait about 30 seconds and then repeat the steps starting with the first step.

The amount of inhaled powder is generally not noticeable, because it has no taste or aroma. In order to verify if the dose has been correctly used, the dose counter present in the device must be observed.

Generally, pumpkin treatment is also accompanied by the use of other remedies, especially to reduce the chances of having a crisis. See which medicines are most used in treatment.

2. How to use in children

Children over 2 years of age who use spray bombs may use spacers, which are devices that can be purchased from pharmacies or the internet. These spacers serve to ensure that the exact dose of the medicine reaches the child's lungs.

To use the asthma bomb with a spacer is recommended:

1. Place the valve in the spacer;
2. Shake the asthma bomb vigorously, with the mouthpiece down, for 6 to 8 times;
3. Fit the pump into the spacer;
4. Ask the child to release the air from the lungs;
5. Put the spacer in the mouth between the child's teeth and ask to close the lips;
6. Shoot the pump and wait for the child to breathe through the mouth (by the spacer) 6 to 8 times slowly and deeply. Nose capping can help the child not breathe through the nose.
7. Remove the spacer from the mouth;
8. Wash your mouth and your teeth and then spit out the water.

If it is necessary to use the pump 2 times then wait about 30 seconds and then repeat the steps starting with step 4.

To keep the spacer clean, the interior should be rinsed with water only and allowed to dry, without towel or dish towel, so that no residue is left inside. It is also advisable to avoid the use of plastic spacers because the plastic attracts the drug molecules to it, so the drug may get attached to your walls and not reach the lungs.

3. How to use in baby

To use the asthma bomb in baby and small children, up to 2 years of age, it is possible to use the nebulizer spacers that surround the nose and mouth.

To use the asthma bomb in babies, it is necessary to:

1. Put the mask on the nozzle of the spacer;
2. Shake the pump vigorously, with the buccal down, for a few seconds;
3. Fit the asthma bomb into the spacer;
4. Sit down and put the baby on one of your legs;
5. Put the mask on the baby's face, covering nose and mouth;
6. Shoot the spray bomb 1 time and wait for the baby to inhale for about 5 to 10 times through the mask;
7. Remove the mask from the baby's face;
8. Clean baby's mouth with a clean diaper wet only with water;
9. Wash the mask and spacer only with water and neutral soap, allowing it to dry naturally without towel or dish towel.

If it is necessary to use the pump again, wait 30 seconds and start again with step 2.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bombilla

1. Is the asthma bomb addictive?

The asthma bomb does not cause addiction, so do not vitiate. It should be used daily, and in some periods it may be necessary to use several times a day to achieve the relief of asthma symptoms. This happens when the asthmatic enters a period in which the asthma is more 'attacked' and its symptoms become stronger and more frequent and the only way to maintain the correct breathing is to use the bomb.

However, if it is necessary to use the asthma bomb more than 4 times a day, an appointment with the pulmonologist should be made to evaluate the respiratory function. Sometimes it may be necessary to have tests, other medicines to control asthma, or adjust the dose to decrease the use of the pump.

2. Does the asthma bomb hurt the heart?

Some asthma bombs can cause cardiac arrhythmia immediately after use. However this is not a dangerous situation and does not diminish the life of the asthmatic.

Proper use of the asthma bomb is essential to facilitate the arrival of air into the lungs, and lack of use and inadequate use can cause asphyxiation, which is a serious, emergency medical situation. Here's how to act in: First aid for asthmatic crisis.

3. Can pregnant women use the asthma bomb?

Yes, the pregnant woman can use the same asthma bomb she used before becoming pregnant but besides being accompanied by the obstetrician it is indicated that she also arrives accompanied by the pulmonologist during the pregnancy. See more details of treatment in: How to treat asthma in pregnancy.