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You will take the cap off the mouth piece then you will exhale(breath out), count to five. Breath in while pressing the medication. Then you will hold that for 3 secconds and exhale. Many people find it hard to use an Inhaler at first but do not be afraid. Do not overuse it but i can help with your athsma. hope i h
Place the nozzle in front of the open mouth. Keeping the tongue out of the way, squeeze the plunger while inhaling deeply.

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