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Metered dose inhaler use - series: Metered dose inhaler use - part seven

 Metered dose inhaler use - part seven

Metered dose inhaler use - series
Illustrations:

  • Metered dose inhaler use - part one
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part two
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part three
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part four
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part five
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part six
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part seven
  • Metered dose inhaler use - part eight
  • If your doctor prescribed more than one puff of medicine, repeat this procedure, starting with step 2. For inhaled quick-relief medicine (beta-agonists), wait about one minute between puffs. There is no need to wait between puffs for other medicines.

    Update Date: 12/13/2006

    Updated by: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, JD, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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