Wash your hands — this helps to avoid infection.
If your child's inhaler parts are not already together, assemble them now.
Remove the end cap from the mouthpiece.
Shake the inhaler well. This mixes the medicine with the propellants, both of which are in the canister. The propellants help the medicine "shoot" out of the inhaler when you press on the canister.
Place the mask snugly over your child's mouth and nose. Be sure to get a good seal, with no gaps.
How to Use an MDI With a Mask
From Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N., former About.com Guide
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the different parts of your child's metered dose inhaler, it's time to get ready to use it.
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- Get to Know Your Child's Metered Dose Inhaler and Mask
- Tips for Using a Mask With a Child
- Getting Ready to Use the MDI and Mask
- Get Your Child to Breathe In for the First Puff
- Now, Play the Hold Your Breath Game
- Give Your Child a Drink of Water Afterwards
- Keep Everything Working
- Don't Run Out of Medicine
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