Preventer inhaler
These vary in colour but should be taken twice daily and are usually taken in the morning and night. It is important you take this type of inhaler every day, no matter how you feel. They help keep your lung condition under control and prevent any flare ups.
The table below gives a quick guide to how long an inhaler should last. This depends on how many doses are in the inhaler when it is new and how many puffs you take a day.
| Number of puffs in the new inhaler | Puffs taken per day | How long inhaler should last | Inhalers used per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2 puffs twice daily | 50 days | 7 per year |
| 1 puff twice daily | 100 days | 4 per year | |
| 120 | 2 puffs twice daily | 30 days | 12 per year |
| 1 puff twice daily | 60 days | 6 per year | |
| 100 | 2 puffs twice daily | 25 days | 15 per year |
| 1 puff twice daily | 50 days | 7 per year | |
| 60 | 2 puffs twice daily | 15 days | 24 per year |
| 1 puff twice daily | 30 days | 12 per year |
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