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How Should A Asmanex Twisthaler Be Used?

I was prescribed Asmanex twisthaler, I would like to know the instructions better, the phamplet is not very clear, ,my doctor instructed me to twist inhale, hold my breath and exhale. however the numbers on the inhaler are confusing what does the numbers represent?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Asmanex twisthaler is showing numbers on display and it is known as dose counter. These numbers are showing remaining doses. So if your twisthaler is showing 90 then it means that your twisthaler is having 90 doses left. This helps in identifying and knowing whether your twisthaler is finished or not. And technique is very simple. First do normal breathing then put twisthaler in mouth and inhale deeply, forcefully and as long as you can. Don't exhale immediately. Hold your breath for 4-5 seconds then exhale slowly through nose. Wash your mouth after using twisthaler.

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How Should A Asmanex Twisthaler Be Used?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Asmanex twisthaler is showing numbers on display and it is known as dose counter. These numbers are showing remaining doses. So if your twisthaler is showing 90 then it means that your twisthaler is having 90 doses left. This helps in identifying and knowing whether your twisthaler is finished or not. And technique is very simple. First do normal breathing then put twisthaler in mouth and inhale deeply, forcefully and as long as you can. Don t exhale immediately. Hold your breath for 4-5 seconds then exhale slowly through nose. Wash your mouth after using twisthaler. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.