How to Use Aerosol Inhaler (Asthma Patient)

How to use an Aerosol Inhaler (MDI)

 

1. Cough and sputum as much as possible

2. Remove the protective cup

3. Hold the aerosol cane between your thumb and fingers

4. Shake the aerosol cane

5. Tilt the head slidely backwards breath out deeply

6. Close the lips lightly around the mouth piece.

7. Press the banal at the same time inhale deeply keeping your tongue down

8. Hold the breath at least for 10sec or as long as the patient can

9. Remove the mouth piece from the mouth and breathe out slowly.

10. Replace the protective cap and wash your throat with slidely warm water.

11. If you have to use to inhaler keep at least 10minutes interval between two doses.

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  Have a propellant to make the drug as a gas (e.g. CFC)
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  Not suitable for children below 5 years.
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  They can be given rot haler or MDI with a spacer