Step 1
Remove the cap and shake the inhaler. |
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Step 2
Tilt your head back slightly and breathe out slowly. |
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Step 3
Place the mouthpiece of the inhaler in your mouth. |
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Step 4
Start breathing in slowly through your mouth as you press down on the inhaler one time. Breathe in slowly, as deep as you can (3 to 5 seconds).
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Step 5
Hold your breath for 10 seconds (if you can). This helps the medicine to reach deep into your lungs. |
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Step 6
Repeat puff as directed by your provider, starting with step 2. For quick-relief medicine, wait about one minute between puffs. |