Using your inhaler properly is important when you have asthma or COPD.
This short clip shows you how to use a Respimat inhaler.
A Respimat is used with a number of different medications. These include:
The Respimat cartridge needs to be loaded before using the inhaler for the first time. We suggest that you ask your pharmacist to do this for you.
If that has not been done, follow the steps for Respimat (loading before first use).
Ask your doctor, pharmacist or asthma & respiratory educator to:
Different brands of inhalers sometimes have slightly different instructions to each other for similar steps. The checklists in our How-To Video library have been simplified and standardised where possible to reduce confusion.
Your inhaler will come with instructions in the package. Always check the package insert for any specific instructions.
See our complete How-to video library for other inhaler types and how to use them.
Thanks to Ms Judi Wicking, asthma and respiratory educator, and the patient who participated in this film clip.
Development of this How-to video was supported by an untied educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim. The National Asthma Council Australia retained editorial control.
Although all care has been taken, this video is a general guide only, which is not a substitute for assessment of appropriate courses of treatment on a case-by-case basis. The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained herein.