Instructions for use of a metered dose inhaler

To use an inhaler without a spacer Shake the inhaler as directed. Hold the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece at the bottom. Tilt your head back a little, fileslib. MDI without spacer Remove the cap and shake the inhaler. Take a deep breath and breathe out (exhale) all the way. Place the inhaler in your mouth. Close your Hold your breath Hold your breath as you count to 10 slowly, if you can. For inhaled quick-relief medicine (like albuterol), wait about 1 minute between puffs
Remove the cap and hold the inhaler upright. If your doctor recommends, use a spacer (a hollow, plastic chamber) to filter the medicine between
General steps for using a metered-dose inhaler, a device that contains a canister of medicine. If you have asthma, chronic obstructive