How to take an inhaler without gagging

MrsSR

I've had a spacer before, but not this time.  Took it for the first time and gagged so badly I almost puked (I have a sensitive gag reflex).  Am I doomed to have a spacer everytime I need an inhaler?

hollyg1920

use the spacer

Most people do not use an inhaler correctly and do not get the correct dosage because of it.  Our asthma dr recommends all his patients use one

if you dont have a spacer my recommendation is exhale, put the inhaler in your mouth and take 1 puff (try to keep your tongue down so the med doesnt coat your tongue) and take a deep long breath in and hold it...then repeat for your 2nd puff

but i would use the spacer so you can get all the meds because in an asthma attack it really matters

acesup

I've had asthma 26 years and never used a spacer. You get used to the yuck lol

MrsSR

piglet6609:

I've had asthma 26 years and never used a spacer. You get used to the yuck lol

I don't know if I can.  I seriously ran to the sink because I was gagging so badly.  It's awful.

onetwofree

Tilt your head all the way back when you actuate the inhaler.  It'll make it easier for the puff to go straight down your throat rather than coat your tongue.

myself1nme

hollyg1920:

use the spacer

Most people do not use an inhaler correctly and do not get the correct dosage because of it.  Our asthma dr recommends all his patients use one

if you dont have a spacer my recommendation is exhale, put the inhaler in your mouth and take 1 puff (try to keep your tongue down so the med doesnt coat your tongue) and take a deep long breath in and hold it...then repeat for your 2nd puff

but i would use the spacer so you can get all the meds because in an asthma attack it really matters

 This.  We just went to the pulmonologist for DS and they "lectured" DH about not using a spacer