Metered-dose inhaler administration
Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces:
Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) seems simple, but many patients do not use it the right way. When you use your MDI the wrong way, less medicine gets to your lungs. This is why is is recommended that you use a spacer device, which connects to the mouthpiece. The...
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Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL HFA INHALER - ORALPronounced: (sal-MET-er-all/flew-TICK-uh-sown)Advair HFA Inhl Precautions Before using this... Read more »
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Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL DISK INHALER - ORALPronounced: (floo-TIK-a-sone/sal-MEE-ter-ol)Advair Diskus Inhl Precautions Before using... Read more »
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