Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
This post will hopefully clarify some of the many questions that I receive on my Youtube channel about the Symbicort inhaler. I do not claim that Symbicort is better than other inhalers, it just seems to be one of the…
What happens if you drop an inhaler such as Symbicort? Is it permanently broken and do you need a replacement? In most cases it is probably fine. It may be broken if there are obvious cracks and all the parts…
Symbicort is an inhaler which in the case of asthma can be used as both a controller and a reliever. This is because one of the medications contained in Symbicort, called formoterol, has a quick onset of action, usually 5-10…
I answer some very good questions received on my previous video on how to use Symbicort. What happens if you make a mistake when priming the device and you hear two clicks? Would that give a double dose or an…
An explanation about the number of doses in Symbicort Turbuhaler. The dose counter does not go down in individual numbers and it looks like it does not move at all after the first few inhalations. The dial showing the number…
How to use the Turbuhaler inhalers (such as Symbicort)? In the video below I demonstrate the correct inhaler technique, review the inhaler and give you tips on how to use it more efficiently and prevent common side effects. Always discuss…