How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler

Getting Ready to Use Your MDI

Using a Metered Dose Inhaler

A.D.A.M.

• Wash your hands -- this helps to avoid infection.

• If your 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.

• Get to Know Your MDI
• Getting Ready to Use Your MDI
• Setting Up Your MDI
• Breathe In for the First Puff
• How to Hold Your Breath
• Exhale Slowly
• Repeat As Needed
• Rinse Your Mouth Afterwards
• Keep Everything Working
• Make Sure You Don't Run Out of Medicine!