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•  How to Use an Inhaler

Tips for Using an Inhaler


By Chris Woolston and Nancy Montgomery
Illustrations by David R. Dudley

CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

If a doctor has prescribed an inhaler for you, it's probably because you have trouble getting air into your lungs on your own. But if you're a first-time user of an inhaler, or if you care for someone who uses one, it can be tricky to master this device. This illustrated instructional guide shows you how to prepare an inhaler for use and how long to wait before using the inhaler more than once.

Click here to view our guide (PDF file).


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First published October 21, 2009
Copyright © 2009 Consumer Health Interactive