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Adult using a metered dose inhaler
Adult using a metered dose inhaler
Hold the MDI upright with your thumb supporting the bottom of the inhaler (panel A). If you use a spacer, you might need to use your other hand to hold it (panel B). Different types of spacers are available.
MDI: metered dose inhaler.
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