The Breezhaler is used to deliver a maintenance treatment for asthma or COPD. It is NOT intended to be used as a "rescue" inhaler.
Seebri Breezhaler (orange lettering) contains a long-acting antimuscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in the maintenance treatment of COPD.
Onbrez Breezhaler (pink lettering) contains a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) used in the maintenance treatment of COPD.
Ultibro Breezhaler (blue lettering) contains a combination of LAMA and LABA for maintenance treatment of COPD.
Enerzair Breezhaler (green lettering) contains a combination of LAMA, LABA and corticosteriods (ICS) for the maintenance treatment of asthma.
Atectura Breezhaler (orange lettering) contains both ICS and LABA and is prescribed as a maintenance treatment for asthma.
This information is meant to help you use your Breezhaler inhaler. If you require more information about the medication itself, please speak to your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Using your Breezhaler
Remove the cap.
Hold the base of the inhaler and tilt the mouthpiece to open it up.
Place the capsule into the chamber.
To open the capsules, peel back foil on flat side of blister strip, exposing one capsule at a time. The capsules are sensitive to heat and light
Close the mouthpiece until you hear it click.
Hold inhaler upright, press both blue buttons together once and release.
Blow out all the air from your lungs.
Tilt chin up slightly.
Seal lips around the mouthpiece.
Breathe in rapidly.
Take device out of mouth.
Hold breath for 5-10 seconds.
Breathe out.
Repeat steps 6-12.
Throw empty capsule into the garbage
Close cap.
Wash hands immediately.
How to use your Breezhaler
The Canadian Lung Association gives instructions on how to use a Breezhaler.
