No instructions by my family doctor. Pharmacist rushed me through as well. Wow, this video was so great!! Thank you so much. Especially that there is no taste at all, just a slight taste in the back of my throat. Gargle,swish and spit. Several times is good. Very very helpful video. Especially how to inhale it. Apprecuared.
I had this inhaler prescribed by a doctor abroad, but I'd never taken it before. After buying, I found surprisingly difficult to take it, as I could not understood how to arm it with the click, and even after doing so, I had the feeling that I hadn't taken any medicine, as it has no taste. I'm glad I found this super well explained and didactic video. Thank you, dr. Stefan!
I was annoyed that my doctor only told me what to get and didn't explain anything after. These tips are more than helpful. Thank you doctor, and get well soon everyone.
For a first time user of any inhalation device, this information was both informative and invaluable to me! Thank you so much for explaining in simple terms, it is much appreciated.
Thank you very much for this excellent presentation how to use this medecine! I.m a new member of the "allergic asthmatics club" and I.m just starting to use this inhaler. You helped me a lot. All the best, greetings from Belgrade, Serbia!
Thank you so much for your slow-paced and well-explained video showing the correct way of using this inhaler medicine. You pronounced your words clearly, and every step was extremely useful and helpful. Again, thank you very much for your assistance. From Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you so muchthe first video I see that someone actually explains it very clearlyI watched so many different videos about this inhaler and they're not clear
Thank you! Your content is very informative. I've been using this for a year and it works really well. Very helpful esp. whenever I'm having sudden asthma attack due to pollen or dust exposure. Symbicort is both rescuer and anti inflammatory drug which saves me anytime anywhere. The best kind of treatment given to me so far
This video was really helpful! I wish I had did a bit of video research to visually see how to use this inhaler properly. I followed the instructions that came in the box with the inhaler but after watching this video, I now know where I went wrong and that I took 2 x doses more than I was suppose to. Thank you for your video, it was really educational and beneficial for me!
Thank you I've been prescribed this for an annoying hacking whooping cough. I don't have asthma, bronchitis or COPD. Even when the practitioner showed me how to use it, it was more informative watching your video. I was told to inhale slowly, hold for 10secs, exhale, 2x in the morning and 2x in the evening.
Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking I wasn’t getting my dosage because the count was not going down and no taste to the powder. Very informative video.
Glad to see I wasn’t the only one a bit disconcerted by the lack of taste of feel of powder… wasn’t sure I was actually getting a dose. Thank you for your excellent video Dr Stefan
Thank you so much for demonstrating to us the proper way of using our inhaler. I was so confused even though it was explained to me by my pharmacist. I needed to know to use my medicine so that i can be confident its working for me the right way. Thank you, much appreciate it. ❤
Thank you doctor ..at first i dont know how to use but when i visited youtube i saw ur video how to used this turbuhaler coz i dont really quickly get the explanation of my family doctor coz he is spanish so i decided to visit youtube for an english explanation nor demonstration..thanks Doc.
Thanks demo helped a lot as you feel like nothing comes out and you battle to breath more Time improves and you realise it’s dry powder Thank you Massive help
Thank you Dr Stefan I just started on this inhaler yesterday but was confused how to use it, no doughty the pharmacist did explain to me. After watching your video and hearing your explanation I'm now confident in using it, and it really helped me.
Thank you so much, the pharmacist was too busy to tell me how to use it, and watching other videos didn’t preemptively answer my concerns about not being able to tell if I used it correctly.
Yes, I agree. The explanation about the dose counter window was good. The indicator on mine when I first opened it up had only white notches so I didn't know if the dose was dispensing correctly. I haven't used it enough for the number increments to show in the window yet. This video explains it better than my neighborhood pharmacist.
You very well explained and demonstrated how to use it ...all my queries in mind were answered..Thank you very very much, Doc. You are the only video where I got the clearest and complete information that I needed to know... Thank you so much....
Thank you so much for this explanation! I was worried that my inhaler isn't working... All say 2 clicks but the click sound comes just 1 time... Even the count track! So tysm for such a great demonstration!
Thank you so much for your really informative video. Really appreciate it. The only issue with this device is the lack of taste or feel. Glad you mentioned about the scratchy feel at the back. I'm from Malaysia and glad I was able to find your video
For me the lack of feel and taste of the powder is the main issue of this inhaler. Cause how can one tell if a dose has been taken and the inhaler isn't- for instance broken... :/
I understand this can be an issue, however if you are using it correctly and feeling the effect/controlling your condition then it shouldn't be a problem . But I can see why you may have some trust issues regarding its use. Do discuss this with your doctor if it is really concerning you
true. this is my first time to take the inhaler and i managed to take 4 doses because i thought it was a flop due to no taste and the number counter did not budge. beginners can easily overdose because of this problem.
I went to an Asthma clinic, and I was totally confused been using seritide for years and quite happy. Big sale for new drugs😢 still don't know if im using it correctly can't feel anything going into my lungs think I've been over dosing!!
I just started this inhaler and I don’t like it. I would prefer to have a taste so I know I got some. I wasted a few doses getting use to it even took a second dose because I didn’t think it worked. Thanks for sharing this video I can refer to it. Luckily I won’t be taking it for long.
From what I've I read it can only ever load and hold a single dose, and that will remain loaded until used. You cannot double up in one go. It will only ever allow you to inhail 1 dose no matter how many times you twist it.
This video was very helpful. I had an asthma flair up for 2 days before i went to urgent care. And was on a flovent which didnt work for me at all over the 2 month period i was on it. So he prescribed pulmicort for me but didnt explain any of it. Then when i picked up the prescription the pharmacist didnt give me a consultation on it he just check me out and sent me on my way. So i was fully not prepared for it. Read the instructions, i didnt think it worked so i had to look up videos and then i was finally able to taste it so i know for sure i got that dose but hopefully this one works for me. I live in the desert 🏜 so this time of year is not fun for me. Im also new to asthma i got it after getting covid really badly in 2019 so i am still learning triggers and how to manage it when it gets bad.
Thank you, my doctor did not even show me how to use it, I don't mind about the taste as long as I can breathe, I don't really use it until I needed it, my asthma is very bad once I got an attack
Thank you. I've been taking one twist wrong. Ive only started on the steroid one in last 3 yrs. Im 53. Also, one doctor told me about the fungal annoyance I could experience and so gave me a medication prescribed first time. Since then no doctor has, and I have seen my tongue go pink to constant white. It also feels like it's been scalded. Rambling, sorry but if you relate to this and can, go get a mouthwash with chlorhexidine in it or an antibiotic gel.
I used the spacer when using my old type inhalers, blue and brown inhaler With this inhaler Symbicort, I was told don't use the spacer, as this inhaler is a powder not an aerosol and you get correct dose by just using the inhaler without the spacer Not sure how accurate this information is
Great instructional video!! Just a quick question, what happens if after you inhale your dose accidentaly turn it clockwise? do you leave it like this and just turn it counterclockwise when you use it after 12 hours?
YESSS !!! This is the video I needed. At first I wasn't sure if I was following instructions right. Now this reinforces that I am finally 1/2 way through doing it correctly. Thank You. Mines is for Sarcoidosis and I inhale 2 times in morning and 2 times at night - about 12 hours apart. This is on top of Steroids and Anti-biotics - which due to relieving the pain and hours of coughing at times means the steroid has been adjusted to a lower dose now. And now I know why I sound like Barry White now.
you first rotated it anti-clockwise and then clockwise here and we heard the click sound at the end but the instruction leaflet present inside the box says 'it does not matter which way you turn first', so does it matter or not? can click sound be heard first or it should be heard at the end of the cycle?
Doctor, thanks alot for all this explanation. My question is is it a permanent medication that needs to be taken all my life or just used for a short period of time till I recover from asthma.
How do I use this device with an aerochamber? cannot find any videos showing this type of inhaler used with one. I use it for my asthmatic cat and vet said I should see white powder thru chamber tube but I cannot see anything or if my cat is actually inhaling the medication?
Hi Sir thank you so soooooo much for ur valuable information its so informative. could you please confirm how many puffs need to take for one time( like i got advides morning and evening 2 times a day with quantity of 160/4.5mcg/dose advised for 2weeks) having confusion like how many puffs need to take exactly
In the case of Symbicort, it's quite confusing. There are apparently two types of inhalers they offer. One is a dry powder inhaler called the turbuhaler, which Dr. Stefan is demonstrating in his videos. The other is a metered-dose inhaler, called a rapihaler. They both offer the same combination of drugs in the same amounts, but the rapihaler is dispensed with a gas called hydrofluoroalkane. The user breathes in this not-so-benign-sounding gas along with the drugs. Apparently, the turbuhaler is not offered in the U.S.
Is this right ?? because the first time i use it doesnt turn clockwise not at all so i turn it counter clockwise and hear a click and turn it clockwise to return to its original position...
No instructions by my family doctor. Pharmacist rushed me through as well. Wow, this video was so great!! Thank you so much. Especially that there is no taste at all, just a slight taste in the back of my throat. Gargle,swish and spit. Several times is good. Very very helpful video. Especially how to inhale it. Apprecuared.
I had this inhaler prescribed by a doctor abroad, but I'd never taken it before. After buying, I found surprisingly difficult to take it, as I could not understood how to arm it with the click, and even after doing so, I had the feeling that I hadn't taken any medicine, as it has no taste. I'm glad I found this super well explained and didactic video. Thank you, dr. Stefan!
I was annoyed that my doctor only told me what to get and didn't explain anything after. These tips are more than helpful. Thank you doctor, and get well soon everyone.
Thank you very much. This is very helpful.
I always look up the medication
Thank you so much dr they just gave me and when I came home I was lost. Today I got information and well understood ❤
For a first time user of any inhalation device, this information was both informative and invaluable to me! Thank you so much for explaining in simple terms, it is much appreciated.
Thank you very much for this excellent presentation how to use this medecine! I.m a new member of the "allergic asthmatics club" and I.m just starting to use this inhaler. You helped me a lot. All the best, greetings from Belgrade, Serbia!
Sushmita: used this inhaler twice within a space of 3 years and it works very well - highly recommended 👌
Your content is more helpful than other vloggers. You are able to make things simple thanks
I was given one today, and I decided to check and know how to use it. This information was helpful. I'm grateful 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your slow-paced and well-explained video showing the correct way of using this inhaler medicine. You pronounced your words clearly, and every step was extremely useful and helpful.
Again, thank you very much for your assistance.
From Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you so muchthe first video I see that someone actually explains it very clearlyI watched so many different videos about this inhaler and they're not clear
Thank you! Your content is very informative. I've been using this for a year and it works really well. Very helpful esp. whenever I'm having sudden asthma attack due to pollen or dust exposure. Symbicort is both rescuer and anti inflammatory drug which saves me anytime anywhere. The best kind of treatment given to me so far
Hi JL Beanie, do you find you get phlegm?
@@Jesusmysavinggrace I have Spiriva Respimat besides the Symbicort. The Spiriva gets rid of a lot of the pleghm.
I was confused on how to use it, this is so helpful. Thank you ✨
Thank you very much! I just got it and wasn't sure if it was working. You explained everything very well and made it very intuitive to use.
GREAT instructions. Thank you, Dr. Stanel! Nobody has ever given such clear information and instructions on how to use this inhaler. Great job!
You are very welcome
This video was really helpful! I wish I had did a bit of video research to visually see how to use this inhaler properly. I followed the instructions that came in the box with the inhaler but after watching this video, I now know where I went wrong and that I took 2 x doses more than I was suppose to. Thank you for your video, it was really educational and beneficial for me!
Thank you! Very good demonstration. You didn’t rush showing and demonstrating the product as the pharmacy intern 😯
Thank you I've been prescribed this for an annoying hacking whooping cough. I don't have asthma, bronchitis or COPD. Even when the practitioner showed me how to use it, it was more informative watching your video. I was told to inhale slowly, hold for 10secs, exhale, 2x in the morning and 2x in the evening.
Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking I wasn’t getting my dosage because the count was not going down and no taste to the powder. Very informative video.
Glad to see I wasn’t the only one a bit disconcerted by the lack of taste of feel of powder… wasn’t sure I was actually getting a dose. Thank you for your excellent video Dr Stefan
Thank you so much for this informative video! Received this prescription with no detailed instructions on how to take it. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for demonstrating to us the proper way of using our inhaler. I was so confused even though it was explained to me by my pharmacist. I needed to know to use my medicine so that i can be confident its working for me the right way. Thank you, much appreciate it. ❤
Thank you doctor ..at first i dont know how to use but when i visited youtube i saw ur video how to used this turbuhaler coz i dont really quickly get the explanation of my family doctor coz he is spanish so i decided to visit youtube for an english explanation nor demonstration..thanks Doc.
You were more help than my doctor!!! They didn't explain anything 😑Thank you !!!!
Thank you so much for the video, I just switched from the pump to symbicort, and I wasn't sure how to use it, your video explains it so well 👌💯🙏
Thanks demo helped a lot as you feel like nothing comes out and you battle to breath more
Time improves and you realise it’s dry powder
Thank you
Massive help
Thank you Dr Stefan I just started on this inhaler yesterday but was confused how to use it, no doughty the pharmacist did explain to me. After watching your video and hearing your explanation I'm now confident in using it, and it really helped me.
Very nice & proper demonstration.
Very very useful to see this video before using symbicort inhaler.
Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Doctor is best of the best with fully detailed analysis. God bless Doc.
Tks so much dr .. very helpful🙏🙏
Thank you so much, the pharmacist was too busy to tell me how to use it, and watching other videos didn’t preemptively answer my concerns about not being able to tell if I used it correctly.
Yes, I agree. The explanation about the dose counter window was good. The indicator on mine when I first opened it up had only white notches so I didn't know if the dose was dispensing correctly. I haven't used it enough for the number increments to show in the window yet. This video explains it better than my neighborhood pharmacist.
You very well explained and demonstrated how to use it ...all my queries in mind were answered..Thank you very very much, Doc. You are the only video where I got the clearest and complete information that I needed to know... Thank you so much....
This is an excellent demonstration video. Thanks so much for your thorough presentation.
Thank you so much for this explanation! I was worried that my inhaler isn't working... All say 2 clicks but the click sound comes just 1 time... Even the count track! So tysm for such a great demonstration!
Thank you so much for your really informative video. Really appreciate it. The only issue with this device is the lack of taste or feel. Glad you mentioned about the scratchy feel at the back. I'm from Malaysia and glad I was able to find your video
Thanks so much for this video it really helped with my daughter last night who has developed mild asthma
Those pictures in the background on your computer are Iceland thank you for teaching me how to use my puffer
Thank you this has been helpful, I was not told how to use it. But learnt a lot just now
This is second prescription I have - super expensive but still not able to use - getting the click sound but inhaling is not resulting in any medicine
Very informative I know how to use it now,I have PE now and dr to use when short of breath only.
Thank you Doctor you’re a great help for first time user like me. God bless you.
Hi doctor, i got my first inhaler yesterday and found this today, thank you very much a great help, god bless take care ,terry australia.
Thanks for clearing up the issue on the counter. That should be better explained in the packaging.
Thank you very much for this excellent presentation how to use this medicine first time using it
Thankyou I have been prescribed this inhaler and been struggling using it
For me the lack of feel and taste of the powder is the main issue of this inhaler. Cause how can one tell if a dose has been taken and the inhaler isn't- for instance broken... :/
I understand this can be an issue, however if you are using it correctly and feeling the effect/controlling your condition then it shouldn't be a problem . But I can see why you may have some trust issues regarding its use. Do discuss this with your doctor if it is really concerning you
Me too
true. this is my first time to take the inhaler and i managed to take 4 doses because i thought it was a flop due to no taste and the number counter did not budge. beginners can easily overdose because of this problem.
@@DavaoXCEvents yes exactly. I took twice. There are other good inhaler with some taste which make you feel that you have taken it
I think main problem with this inhaler is the inhaler itself. it's so complicated
Thank you very much for this video. I just got it for my kid and we find it very informative. Great job.
I went to an Asthma clinic, and I was totally confused been using seritide for years and quite happy. Big sale for new drugs😢 still don't know if im using it correctly can't feel anything going into my lungs think I've been over dosing!!
Very useful video. Your instructions are clear and helpful.Thank you so much.
I don't feel any effect so how do I sense if it works on me or not?
Thank you for this important information doc.its very helpful to me...🥺.
Thank you Dr Stanel, your video helped me a lot, I am a first time user and was nervous about it. I am confident now
Thanks it helps a lot .. I watch this video B4 taking it.. it's my 1st time to used just few minutes ago.
You are doing a great job Sir . Keep posting .
Thanks so much. This is the best explanation I've watched so far
Great presentation.
I just started this inhaler and I don’t like it. I would prefer to have a taste so I know I got some. I wasted a few doses getting use to it even took a second dose because I didn’t think it worked. Thanks for sharing this video I can refer to it. Luckily I won’t be taking it for long.
thank you for the information because i almost thought im inhaling nothing or they gave me an empty bottle . Thank you
I wasso confused very helpful. Thank you Dr
thank you i just got back from the emergency and this was helpful👍
👍💖💖💖👍 HI DOC.... I REALLY LEARNED SO MUCH....NOW I UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE IT....THANKS A LOT DOC....
Thanks dr. Stefan for your amazing and examplenery vedio you are true doctor long live for you.
Thank you very much. Question: Is there a way to falsely ''arm'' it? And what would happen if you accidentaly did the ''arming'' thing twice?
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From what I've I read it can only ever load and hold a single dose, and that will remain loaded until used. You cannot double up in one go. It will only ever allow you to inhail 1 dose no matter how many times you twist it.
@@nvoid2597 that's really helpful, thanks!
THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT THE SIDE AFFECT OF HOARSE VOICE
SEEMS AS IF I HAVE LARYNGITIS
Thanks much for the great time and explanation ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This video was very helpful. I had an asthma flair up for 2 days before i went to urgent care. And was on a flovent which didnt work for me at all over the 2 month period i was on it. So he prescribed pulmicort for me but didnt explain any of it. Then when i picked up the prescription the pharmacist didnt give me a consultation on it he just check me out and sent me on my way. So i was fully not prepared for it. Read the instructions, i didnt think it worked so i had to look up videos and then i was finally able to taste it so i know for sure i got that dose but hopefully this one works for me. I live in the desert 🏜 so this time of year is not fun for me. Im also new to asthma i got it after getting covid really badly in 2019 so i am still learning triggers and how to manage it when it gets bad.
Thanks for sharing. I just had this inhaler video demonstration was well presented and informative. Thank you.
Very informative, thanks Doc!
Thank you, my doctor did not even show me how to use it, I don't mind about the taste as long as I can breathe, I don't really use it until I needed it, my asthma is very bad once I got an attack
Thank you. Best video available on this
thank you for a comprehensive demononstration and explanation
Thanks so much for this video. I showed it to my mum & she loved how well you explained everything. It really helped her
That's wonderful, glad it was helpful!
@@DrStefanCristianStanelJust a question. Does one need to eat first before using the inhaler? Does it matter really?
Thank you. I've been taking one twist wrong. Ive only started on the steroid one in last 3 yrs. Im 53. Also, one doctor told me about the fungal annoyance I could experience and so gave me a medication prescribed first time. Since then no doctor has, and I have seen my tongue go pink to constant white. It also feels like it's been scalded. Rambling, sorry but if you relate to this and can, go get a mouthwash with chlorhexidine in it or an antibiotic gel.
I use an aerochamber/spacer. I would recommend the use of an aerochamber/spacer.
I used the spacer when using my old type inhalers, blue and brown inhaler
With this inhaler Symbicort, I was told don't use the spacer, as this inhaler is a powder not an aerosol
and you get correct dose by just using the inhaler without the spacer
Not sure how accurate this information is
Great instructional video!! Just a quick question, what happens if after you inhale your dose accidentaly turn it clockwise? do you leave it like this and just turn it counterclockwise when you use it after 12 hours?
Thanks again for the right use information I get from this video
YESSS !!! This is the video I needed. At first I wasn't sure if I was following instructions right. Now this reinforces that I am finally 1/2 way through doing it correctly. Thank You.
Mines is for Sarcoidosis and I inhale 2 times in morning and 2 times at night - about 12 hours apart. This is on top of Steroids and Anti-biotics - which due to relieving the pain and hours of coughing at times means the steroid has been adjusted to a lower dose now. And now I know why I sound like Barry White now.
Does it matter when the click happens? Meaning, does it matter if I hear it during the first turn or the second turn?
Thank you for this, this is my new medication for asthma 💜
Thank you for the video . Helpful information 👍
Thank you. Now I feel confident, as to how to us this inhaler. Cheers!👏
Thanks mate for this I’m new to all this and this has been very helpful to show me how to use the inhaler .
you first rotated it anti-clockwise and then clockwise here and we heard the click sound at the end but the instruction leaflet present inside the box says 'it does not matter which way you turn first', so does it matter or not? can click sound be heard first or it should be heard at the end of the cycle?
Good question. My doubt exactly.
Thank you for very nice instructions
thanks for explanation...before this i used wrongly
Doctor, thanks alot for all this explanation. My question is
is it a permanent medication that needs to be taken all my life or just used for a short period of time till I recover from asthma.
Demonstrated nicely, thanks 👍👍💖💖
Thank you Dr. Stefan you explained it perfectly
How do I use this device with an aerochamber? cannot find any videos showing this type of inhaler used with one. I use it for my asthmatic cat and vet said I should see white powder thru chamber tube but I cannot see anything or if my cat is actually inhaling the medication?
Thank You Very Understanding and Helpful :)
Hi Sir thank you so soooooo much for ur valuable information its so informative.
could you please confirm how many puffs need to take for one time( like i got advides morning and evening 2 times a day with quantity of 160/4.5mcg/dose advised for 2weeks) having confusion like how many puffs need to take exactly
Thanks for your assistance , but I was described for 2 weeks, any hazard to use temporarily
thanks for demonstration first time found this frustrating
If I’ve twisted the bottom 5 times in a row, will that have 5 doses in it? If so, how do I get them all out so I can restart.
Please do you have to shake before using??
Thank u so much. Extremely helpful information. 👍
Excellent! Many thanks for sharing this. Very helpful indeed🤗🤗
In the case of Symbicort, it's quite confusing. There are apparently two types of inhalers they offer. One is a dry powder inhaler called the turbuhaler, which Dr. Stefan is demonstrating in his videos. The other is a metered-dose inhaler, called a rapihaler. They both offer the same combination of drugs in the same amounts, but the rapihaler is dispensed with a gas called hydrofluoroalkane. The user breathes in this not-so-benign-sounding gas along with the drugs. Apparently, the turbuhaler is not offered in the U.S.
thank you very much for the video ❤
Thank you dr. I got this inhaler today for use. For gargel what is the time duration after taking this to gargel.. Please tell me.
thank you for the help, seeing this really helps
Very useful ❤ thank you Doctor.
Is this right ?? because the first time i use it doesnt turn clockwise not at all so i turn it counter clockwise and hear a click and turn it clockwise to return to its original position...
Have you got your doubt cleared please reply
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