Metered dose inhaler use - Series—Metered dose inhaler - step one: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (original) (raw)

Metered dose inhaler use - Series - step one

Overview

Remove the cap from the end of the inhaler. Check for any dust, lint, or other objects. Shake the inhaler well.

Review Date 1/22/2023

Updated by: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, MHS, Paul F. Harron, Jr. Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.