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    Albuterol Inhalers    HFA: do not harm the environment     Replaced albuterol inhalers CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) inhalers by     HFA (hydrofluoroalkane). The CFC and HFA propellants are sprayed albuterol help to     their lungs. The HFA is more environmentally friendly (does not harm the environment) and is replacing.     CFCs worldwide. This change does not affect the effectiveness of its albuterol inhaler.    You must remember this about HFA inhalers: 1. HFA inhalers have a softer spray     The HFA inhaler has a softer spray and is warm, and might have a different taste . Although the spray does not feel so strong, the drug works as well as the    old inhaler. 2. Clean your inhaler regularly, prepare it as you would use it for first time and occasionally         • It is important to wash the mouthpiece of the inhaler at least once           a week to prevent clogging.        • The first time you use the inhaler with HFA must            prepare it. Again, need to prepare, if more of             two weeks since the last time you used it. The back of this            page for instructions on how to prepare and wash the            inhale.    3. Keep track of the puffs Keep track of your breaths, lest they run out of their rescue medication. Count the number of inhalations you use-even inhalations used to prepare    albuterol inhaler-in a notebook, calendar, or dose record card, for example        (See back page). When you reach 200 breaths, begin using a         new inhaler. Most inhalers dispense air even after the completion of the        medication, so it is best to rely on counting breaths.        If you are using albuterol more than two days a week (except before exercise),         talk to your doctor about making changes in your medication. When your asthma is well controlled,   feel better and enjoy life more. Ventolin Inhaler Flovent inhaler Flovent inhaler 100 mcg 250 mcg 50 mcg