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Clinical Procedures - Metered Dose Inhaler
Requires coordination to use effectively and lacks a dose counter. May be unsuitable for the very young, elderly, or those with arthritis affecting the hands.
How to use
• Take only one dose at a time
• Remove the cap and shake the inhaler several times
• Sit upright, breathe out completely
• Insert mouthpiece in mouth, sealing with lips
• Take a deep breath in; just after you begin to breathe in depress the canister whilst continuing to inhale:
• The canister should be pressed just after the start of inhalation, not before
• Inhale slowly and deeply
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• Recover before taking the next dose and repeat above as necessary
• Replace cap.
Requires coordination to use effectively and lacks a dose counter. May be unsuitable for the very young, elderly, or those with arthritis affecting the hands.
How to use
• Take only one dose at a time
• Remove the cap and shake the inhaler several times
• Sit upright, breathe out completely
• Insert mouthpiece in mouth, sealing with lips
• Take a deep breath in; just after you begin to breathe in depress the canister whilst continuing to inhale:
• The canister should be pressed just after the start of inhalation, not before
• Inhale slowly and deeply
• Remove inhaler and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable
• Recover before taking the next dose and repeat above as necessary
• Replace cap.
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