10 and breathe out slowly
Hold the inhaler in one of these two ways, as your doctor or asthma educator said: Use a spacer/valved-holding chamber (the best way, useful for all patients) by putting the inhaler into the end with the hole and the mouthpiece end in your mouth
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Tilt head back slightly and put spacer to mouth and close lips around the How to Use Your Ventolin HFA (albuterol) Inhaler - 2 - and thumb underneath the mouthpiece of the inhaler
Whether you are new to using an inhaler or just need a refresher, this video will walk you through the steps, including how to prime the inhaler, the correct technique for using it, and You can control your asthma and avoid an attack by taking your medicine exactly as your doctor or other medical professional tells you to do and by avoiding
Without the inhaler, take a breath and Begin to breathe in slowly
Hold the inhaler up with your index finger on top and your thumb underneath to support it
Ever wonder if you're using your asthma inhaler properly? Confused about what a spacer is or how to use it? Cindy Brosnan, respiratory therapist and pulmonar Tips for correct use Shake the inhaler before use
If you can, hold your breath as you slowly count to 10
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Hold the inhaler with your index finger on top of the canister and thumb on the bottom of the plastic mouthpiece Take the inhaler out of the pouch before you use it for the first time
If possible, hold your breath for about 10 seconds
Push your thumb away from you until it clicks
“With some of the inhalers you have to press a button and inhale at the same time,” he said
Hold your breath for 10 seconds
SPIT OUT
Prime VENTOLIN HFA before using for the first time, when the inhaler has not been used for more than 2 weeks, or when the inhaler has been dropped
Work with your doctor to determine which Hold inhaler upright and shake well
Inhale slowly and deeply for 3–5 seconds
It works by relaxing and opening air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier
If you use an albuterol inhaler, ask your pharmacist or doctor to check that you are using it correctly
Prior to use, a single dose of the medication is loaded into the mouthpiece, often by turning or twisting the inhaler body until a “click” signals the dose is ready to be inhaled
Replace the mouthpiece cover after use
In rare cases, you may also For treatment of bronchospasm: For oral dosage form (syrup, tablets): Adults and children older than 12 years of age—2 or 4 milligrams (mg) taken 3 or 4 times per day
Breathe out fully
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Shake the MDI immediately before each use as per the instructions supplied with the MDI
Breathe out all the way
Continue inhaling slowly and deeply
[arrow points to “Dose counter” of inhaler] ANNOUNCER: Your inhaler is now ready to use