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Metered dose inhaler use - series

Metered dose inhaler use - part one
Metered dose inhaler use - part two
Metered dose inhaler use - part three
Metered dose inhaler use - part four
Metered dose inhaler use - part five
Metered dose inhaler use - part six
Metered dose inhaler use - part seven
Metered dose inhaler use - part eight

Metered dose inhaler use - part six:

Slowly count to 10 while you hold your breath (if you can). This lets the medicine reach deep into your lungs.

Reviewed last on: 12/13/2006
John Goldenring, MD, MPH, JD, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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