But it can be hard to tell how much medicine remains in a metered dose inhaler at any given time. Putting it in water to see if it floats is NOT the way to find out, however. Instead follow these instructions to keep track of your medicine and when it needs to be refilled.
How to Use an MDI With a Mask
by Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N.
for About.comUpdated: December 5, 2006
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Don't Run Out of Medicine
If your child's metered dose inhaler runs out without you realizing it, your child's asthma symptoms could worsen, and you might even have to deal with an asthma attack. You don't want that to happen!
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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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