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PHM 316 MDI
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hold inhaler upright, remove cap, check for dust, lint etc | |
| Shake the inhaler and prime it if it is new or has not been used for a long period of time | |
| Sit up straight or stand up and breathe out completely | |
| Closed mouth technique: position inhaler so lips are tightly sealed around the mouthpiece (past teeth and over tongue) | |
| Open Mouth Technique: Position inhaler mouthpiece about 1.5 to 2 inches away from open mouth. Do not place lips around the mouthpiece | |
| Actuate the inhaler while taking a slow, deep breath in through the mouth | |
| hold breath for approximately 10 seconds or as long as is comfortable and then breath out slowly | |
| If multiple puffs wait 1-2 minutes and repeat 3-6 |