Question: What Are The Safety Precautions With MDIs?
Answer: Metered-dose inhalers are generally safe to use. But there are a few safety precautions to take into account:
- Be careful not to spray your medicine mist into your eyes. It could be irritating.
- Keep your metered dose inhaler out of the reach of children.
- Don't share your inhaler with anyone else, even if they have been diagnosed with asthma or have similar symptoms as you.
- Use your inhaler exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular schedule.
- It's a good idea to rinse your mouth after using your inhaler, just in case some of the medicine stayed in your mouth, instead of getting into your airways.
