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1 AeroChamber* VHC helps ensure medication is delivered deep in the lungs. 2 More medication collects in mouth and throat (potential for side effects) Medication reaches lungs Inhaler Alone Inhaler with AeroChamber* Brand VHC (Valved Holding Chamber) Exclusive Flow-Vu* Inspiratory Flow Indicator helps provide assurance of proper inhaler technique, allowing caregivers to: • Count patient breaths • Ensure a secure seal • Coordinate actuation with inhalation Your healthcare provider has recommended you use AeroChamber* Brand VHC with your inhaler to improve medication delivery. Name: _________________________________________________________________ Healthcare Provider: _________________________________________________ Date:___________________________________________________________________ Small Mask Medium Mask AC Girlz* AC Boyz* Mouthpiece Large Mask My Asthma Action Plan Goals of my asthma action plan o No physical asthma symptoms o No work or school missed because of asthma o No restriction to normal activities o Minimal use of a reliever inhaler PEAK FLOW My asthma is Knowing my asthma triggers well controlled 81% TO 100% o No emergency visits or hospitalization for asthma PEAK FLOW My asthma is getting worse 50% TO 80% DANGER! PEAK FLOW LESS THAN 50% Get help now! Animal allergens and secretions I experience ALL of the following: I have ANY of these symptoms: I have ANY of these symptoms: Colds and infections o Breathing is normal o Sleep through the nights Emotional anxiety and excitement o Can do all usual activities o Shortness of breath during the day or night o Coughing, wheezing or tightness in the chest o Coughing at night more than 1 night per week o Can do some but not all usual physical activities o Using quick relief medicine more than 3 times per week o First signs of a cold or flu o Shortness of breath at rest Dust mites Food allergies o No coughing, wheezing or tightness in the chest Gastroesophageal reflux Hormonal changes Inhaled irritants (Perfume, talcum powder, hair spray, chalk dust, pesticides) Medications Mold Pollen What should I do? What should I do? Continue my usual treatment as follows: Increase my usual treatment as follows: o Medication does not help within 10 minutes o Difficulty walking or talking o Sucking in of the skin at the front of the neck o Lips and/or fingernails turn blue o IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT… CALL AN AMBULANCE OR SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION Pollution (ozone, sulfur dioxide, auto exhaust, fire/wood stove smoke) Vigorous exercise Weather (extreme temperatures, windy conditions, changes in humidity /barometric pressure) DIRECTIONS FOR USE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 2 2 725 Third Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N5V 5G4 +1-519-455-7060 +1-519-455-7858 [email protected] www.trudellmed.com 1 Plaza V, Sanchis J, CESEA Group. Medical Personnel and Patient Skill in the Use of Metered Dose Inhalers: A Multicentric Study. Respiration 1998; 65:195-198. 2 Salzman GA, et al. Oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients treated with beclomethasone dipropionate delivered by metered-dose inhaler alone and with Aerochamber. J Allergy & Clinical Immun 1988;81 (2):424-428. 3 3 201026-001 Rev A. * trade marks and registered trade marks of Trudell Medical International. Copyright © Trudell Medical International 2010. All rights reserved.