Step 1
Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the opening at the flat end of the spacer. |
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Step 2
Hold the spacer and inhaler together and shake well. |
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Step 3
Seal your mouth tightly around the mouthpiece of the spacer. |
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Step 4
Breathe out slowly.
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Step 5
Press down on the inhaler one time, and immediately begin to breathe in slowly, as deep as you can (3 to 5 seconds). |
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Step 6
Remove the spacer from mouth. Hold your breath for 10 seconds (if you can). This helps the medicine to reach deep into your lungs. |
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Step 7
Repeat puff as directed by your provider, starting with step 3. For quick-relief medicine, wait about one minute between puffs. |