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Step-by-Step: Using an Inhaler with a Spacer
Step-by-Step: Using an Inhaler with a Spacer Using an Inhaler with a Spacer.Wash your hands with soap and water. Check the expiration date of your inhaler.Remove the cap over the mouthpiece. Shake your inhaler up and down for five seconds.Prime your inhaler if needed by pushing down on the top three times. Check the inside of your spacer to makesure it is clean and empty.Attach your inhaler to the back of your spacer. Stand up straight or sit up straight in your chair. Take a bigbreath in. Let out a big breath.Place the opening of the spacer between your lips. Press down on your inhaler, releasing one puff.Take a breath in from the puff from the inhaler for five seconds. Remove the spacer from your mouth and holdyour breath for 10 seconds. Let out a big breath.If instructed by the provider to take another puff, wait 30 seconds, shake the inhaler, and then repeat steps 5through 14.Remove your inhaler from the spacer and replace the cap over the mouthpiece. If a steroid was being used inyour inhaler, rinse your mouth out with a sip of water.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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