Chances are most asthmatics have a metered dose inhaler (MDI) tucked away somewhere in their possession. Yet studies (like these) show too many of us do not use our MDIs correctly.
Of course improper use of your medicines will inevitably mean you're not getting as much of the medicine as you should, and may result in difficulty controlling your asthma.
Take your MDI and squirt it into your mouth. When you do this you'll note most of the medicine impacts hard on the back of...
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A spacer is a simple device that's proven to make an inhaler work better. In fact, studies show they make an inhaler work 75 percent... Read more »
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In a previous post I described for you the 31 signs you are overusing your (bronchodilator) rescue inhaler. In this post I would like to... Read more »
Do You Know That Your Inhaler is Changing? Until now, your asthma inhaler has used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to propel the medicine out... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »
Correct technique is important to ensure you receive a full dose of asthma medication. This one-minute video shows how to prepare and use a typical... Read more »
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