Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (PMDI)d

Steps for the Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI)

1. Remove the cap from the inhaler
2. Shake the inhaler
3. Hold the inhaler upright
4. Exhale to residual volume
5. Place mouthpiece between lips and teeth to seal the mouthpiece
6. Inhale slowly and simultaneously activate the canister
7. Continue slow and deep inhalation
8. Take inhaler out of mouth and hold breath for 5 – 10 seconds

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