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Equate Inhaler
Alternative Names
Metered-dose inhaler administration
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Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces:
- A mouthpiece
- A cap that goes over the mouthpiece
- A canister full of medication.
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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