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Puffers & Inhalers

Zonda

Single-dose capsule dry-powder inhaler.

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Authorship & review
Dr Sean James Ledger, BSc Physio (Hons) MSc PhD FHEA
Director and Principal Physiotherapist
Ahpra registration PHY0002298174
Version
1.0
Last updated
12 August 2026
Next review
12 August 2027
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In plain language

A Zonda is a capsule dry-powder inhaler, used much like other capsule devices. You place a capsule inside, pierce it with the button, then breathe in quickly and deeply enough to hear the capsule rattle. Capsules are for inhaling only.

Zonda
Zonda. Device shown for identification — your medicine and colour may differ.
This is a maintenance inhaler, not a reliever

Braltus Zonda (tiotropium) is taken once a day to keep the airways open over the whole day. It is not a rescue medicine and a second dose must not be taken during an attack. The capsules are for inhaling only — never swallow them. Keep your separate blue reliever with you.

Examples of this type

Different medicines come in this device. Common examples include:

Brand names are examples only and availability changes — always go by the name on your own inhaler and your prescriber's instructions.

How to use it — step by step

1
OpenOpen the cap and lift the mouthpiece. Take one capsule from the blister only now and place it in the chamber.
2
Close and pierceClose the mouthpiece until it clicks. Press the side button in fully once and release to pierce the capsule.
3
Breathe outBreathe out fully, away from the inhaler.
4
Breathe in fast and deepSeal your lips on the mouthpiece and breathe in quickly and deeply until you hear the capsule rattle. Hold your breath about 6 seconds.
5
Repeat to emptyBreathe in again from the same capsule to empty it completely.
6
RemoveOpen the mouthpiece, tip out the empty capsule, and close the inhaler.

Getting the best from it

  • The rattle confirms the capsule is spinning and emptying.1,2
  • Pierce once only; never swallow the capsules.
  • Load a capsule only just before you use it.

Looking after your inhaler

Wipe the mouthpiece with a dry cloth; keep it dry. Store capsules in their blister until use.

Not sure your technique is right?

Most people lose some accuracy over time.3,4 We can check your inhaler technique at your appointment.

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References & evidence base

  1. National Asthma Council Australia. Inhaler technique for people with asthma or COPD. Information paper for health professionals. Melbourne: National Asthma Council Australia, 2026.
  2. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Inhaler technique — device-specific checklists. Sydney: ACSQHC, 2020.

Further reading

References are numbered in citation order (Vancouver/BMJ style) and were current at the time of writing. Always follow the leaflet for your specific device and your prescriber's instructions.

How we treat this at the clinic

Everything starts with an assessment — your symptoms, breathing, exercise tolerance and daily function measured properly, so what follows is built on your lungs rather than an average.

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Important: This page is general information on inhaler technique, not a prescription or medical advice. Always follow the instructions from your prescriber and pharmacist, and the leaflet inside your specific medicine. If you are unsure your inhaler is working, or your breathing worsens, contact your care team — or in an emergency call 000. For a technique check, contact Inspire Clinic.

Corrections: If something on this page is wrong, out of date or unclear, we want to know. Email reception@inspireclinic.au with the page name and what you believe is incorrect. Substantive corrections are made promptly, and the guide’s version and last-updated date are changed to reflect it.