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A metered dose inhaler (MDI) delivers a specific amount of medicine in aerosol form. This makes it possible to inhale the medication, instead of taking it in pill form.
MDI's are commonly used to treat Asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.
Metered dose inhaler use - part twoTake off the cap and shake the inhaler hard.
Metered dose inhaler use - part threeBreathe out all the way.
Metered dose inhaler use - part fourHold the inhaler 1 to 2 inches in front of your mouth (about the width of two fingers).
Metered dose inhaler use - part fiveStart breathing in slowly through your mouth, and then press down on the inhaler one time. Breathe in slowly, as deeply as you can.
Metered dose inhaler use - part sixSlowly count to 10 while you hold your breath (if you can). This lets the medicine reach deep into your lungs.
Metered dose inhaler use - part sevenIf your doctor prescribed more than one puff of medicine, repeat this procedure, starting with step 2. For inhaled quick-relief medicine (beta-agonists), wait about one minute between puffs. There is no need to wait between puffs for other medicines.
Metered dose inhaler use - part eightRinse your mouth afterward to help reduce unwanted side effects.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/01/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Can you help me to give a short and easy name of my salbutamol?
Salbutamol or albuterol is sold under several names - Ventolin, Proventil, ProAir, and Aerolin are some of the most popular.A short name for the inhaler that most doctors and pharmacists use is "MDI" which stands for Metered Dose Inhaler.
When was asthma first diagnosed?
Tords the middle ages and a small peiod before the full evolution of man cave men had some signs of it through fossilisasion of a small wad of skin and asthma is in key D.N.A of the broncail tube lungs and the whole respatoreal system.
What aid can you use if you forget your inhaler?
What aid can you use if your forget your inhaler?
I don't have asthma but my doctor perscribed an inhaler Will the inhaler cause me to get asthma?
No, if you use an inhaler it will not cause you to get asthma.
Get Familiar with the Different Types of Inhalers for Asthma?
Inhalers for asthma are portable devices that are held in the hand and used to distribute medication into the lungs. They are the most efficient way to get medicine into the airways and reduce swelling and inflammation. Inhalers are considered a quick-relief medication since they are used when an asthma attack is coming on. Thankfully, inhalers are designed to be small and lightweight so that they can be easily carried in a purse or backpack. Knowing the different types of inhalers can help you choose the best one for your needs and ensure that you get the proper amount of medication.Different Types of InhalersThere are three main types of inhalers for asthma: metered dose inhalers, metered dose inhalers with spacers and dry powder inhalers. Metered dose inhalers are most popular since the medication is already measured out. With a simple push of the canister, the medication is released into the lungs. The second type is a metered dose inhaler with a spacer that makes it easier to get the full dose of medication. The spacer holds the medication once it's released, and this helpful system avoids the buildup of medicine on the back of the throat. With both varieties, there is a meter on the outside of the canister that lets you know how many doses are left. The dry powder inhaler is used by taking a quick deep breath instead of relying on a chemical propellant. These are the least popular since they're more difficult to use.Finding the Right Inhaler for Your SymptomsTalking with a doctor can help you determine which inhaler is best for your needs. Not all inhalers for asthma have the same doses of medication either. The amount of medication is adjusted for the needs of each patient, and inhalers can be purchased in various colors, which is a nice touch for children. Some of the weaker varieties can actually be used as a form of preventative care, but most are intended for the immediate relief of breathlessness, wheezing and tightness in the chest. Since inhalers for asthma can be difficult for young children to use, a nebulizer can be used in its place.
Can use spiriva after expiration date?
If this is the nebulized aerosol and the outer foil package has been opened, it probably isn't "unsafe" but it also isn't going to be effective, either. Exposure to temperatures outside the listed acceptable range, exposure to light and age affect all drugs. If you are talking about the metered dose inhaler form of albuterol then, if it has been kept within the acceptable temperature range and is less than one year past its expiration date, it should be every bit as effective. Because albuterol is considered a "rescue" medication, don't even gamble with it- make sure you get your prescription refilled and use the older meds only as a last resort.
Does an inhaler make your testicles smaller?
Not if you use it properly - there is not enough steroid in an inhaler to affect your genitals.
What does you use to cure asthma?
there is no cure you just have to use an inhaler.
Is it harmful for a child to use an inhaler if they do not have asthma?
Yes it is
What does a brown inhaler do?
For asthma, patients are often prescribed two types of inhalers. Manufacturers of inhalers have standardized the colors of the plastic holders for inhalers to reduce confusion. The blue inhaler is used for immediate relief; it is often called a rescue inhaler. It is used when you have immediate symptoms. It is not quite a PRN "as needed" medication because, while you can use it for rescue/immediate symptoms, it cannot be used more than the maximum number of times per day that you've been instructed to use it. In fact, if you find yourself needing it more than the number of times prescribed as the maximum per day, your doctor needs to know so he can adjust the dose or timing of your maintenance inhaler. Rescue inhalers should only be used when you truly need it.The brown inhaler is referred to as a maintenance inhaler. It is used on a regular prescribed basis to reduce symptoms and prevent further attacks. You use the maintenance inhaler whether you feel symptoms or not. It is intended to keep your airways open by reducing inflammation and irritation on a regular basis.
Can you use asmanex inhaler with Albuterol inhaler on a 5 yr old?
I have the same thing and my docter told me that they were two different inhalers and can be used together.
How to treat asthma?
you use an inhaler so you can breath normal again.
