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Appendix
3 - Using a Metered Dose Inhaler
It is important that students take their medications
correctly. Many asthma medications are delivered by
metered dose inhalers, which are highly effective, but
they can be difficult to use.
The school nurse or health room technician should review
proper use of the inhaler with the student. These instructions
are provided for your information.
How
to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler
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Take off the cap. Shake the inhaler.
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Stand up. Breathe out.
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Use the inhaler in any one of these ways:
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As you start to breathe in, push down on the top of
the inhaler and keep breathing in slowly for 3 to
5 seconds.
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Hold your breath for 10 seconds. Breathe out.
Note:
Dry powder capsules are used differently. To use a dry
powder inhaler, close your mouth tightly around the
mouthpiece and breathe in very fast.
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