Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler With a Spacer (Adult)Shake the inhaler and remove its cap: Step 1slide 1 of 8 slide 1 of 8, Shake the inhaler and remove its cap: Step 1, Shake the inhaler and remove the inhaler cap. Check the
inhaler instructions to see if you need to prime your inhaler before you use
it. If it needs priming, follow the instructions on how to prime your
inhaler. Place the mouthpiece into the spacer: Step 2slide 2 of 8 slide 2 of 8, Place the mouthpiece into the spacer: Step 2, Place the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the
spacer. Remove the spacer cap: Step 3slide 3 of 8 slide 3 of 8, Remove the spacer cap: Step 3, Remove the cap from the spacer. Hold the inhaler upright: Step 4slide 4 of 8 slide 4 of 8, Hold the inhaler upright: Step 4, Hold the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece at the
bottom. Breathe out slowly and completely: Step 5slide 5 of 8 slide 5 of 8, Breathe out slowly and completely: Step 5, Tilt your head back slightly and breathe out slowly and
completely. Place the spacer's mouthpiece: Step 6slide 6 of 8 slide 6 of 8, Place the spacer's mouthpiece: Step 6, Place the spacer's mouthpiece in your
mouth. Press down on the inhaler and breathe in: Step 7slide 7 of 8 slide 7 of 8, Press down on the inhaler and breathe in: Step 7, Press down on the inhaler to spray one puff of medicine
into the spacer and then start breathing in slowly (press first, then breathe
in). Wait for 10 seconds: Step 8slide 8 of 8 slide 8 of 8, Wait for 10 seconds: Step 8, Hold your breath for 10 seconds, to give the medicine
time to settle in your lungs. If you need to take a second dose,
wait 30 to 60 seconds to allow the inhaler valve to
refill. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 25, 2017 Current as of:
March 25, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
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