How to take mdi inhaler?

So, you’ve been diagnosed with asthma, and its time for you to learn how to use the MDI inhaler. Don’t worry; it’s not rocket science! With a little bit of practice and patience, you’ll be able to use your MDI inhaler like a pro in no time.

What is an MDI Inhaler?

MDI stands for Metered-Dose Inhalers. It’s basically a small device that delivers medication into your lungs by aerosolizing it using propellants such as hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). An MDI inhaler usually consists of a metal canister containing the medication inside it and attached to the plastic mouthpiece through which the patient takes in the medicine.

Why Do We Use an MDI Inhaler?

An MDI inhaler is used mainly in conditions such as Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD/CAL along with adjunct bronchodilator therapy or anti-inflammatory treatment that requires immediate relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing shortness of breath.

Types Of Medications Used In The Aerosolizer

There are two main types of medications used in the aerosolizer-

  1. A bronchodilator agent: It helps open up narrowed airways.
  2. Anti-inflammatory agents which help control inflammation related conditions like asthma.

You need nothing more than these simple steps and tricks to ace at using your brand new (way better than free Willy) meter dose inhalers!

Step By Step Guide on How To Use Your Own Magical ‘Aerosolinator’

Here are some simple steps & tips that will help make sure that you’re using your own personalized magical device safely:

Be Prepared

Take out both caps that cover mouthpiece and canister by removing them. Shake well beforehand to minimize residue build-up inside the inhaler.

Prime The Inhaler

Hold your inhaler in an upright position, now release a puff of medication while keeping the inhaler away from you without inhaling any parts of it yourself (not more than 5 seconds apart).

If you are using a new inhaler or one that hasn’t been used for a long time, prime it before taking your dosage. Priming helps remove excess air from the device, ensuring that each puff contains the correct amount of medication.

Exhale Completely Away

Put your mouth around the mouthpiece, making sure to form an efficient seal as possible whilst keeping those lips separate! Don’t let this opportunity be seized by fickle greedy gobli–” Get back on topic! Okay so bracing ourselves with lung-squeezingly laughter –

Next up we exhale completely away then posture our mouths in such that wrapping them around might seem like kissing but NOPE this ain’t no sexy ritual people!”

Press & Breathe In Haaaaarrrd!

Press down firmly on top and breathe IN style-like over about five seconds aiming as deep into your magical chest since Pongo was born colour-deaf — I mean something akin to badgers digging; Simply pushing through every obstacle until reaching nirvana!

Make sure not to hold your breath after you’ve taken in some medicine as holding breath could cause more irritation/inflammation across the airways phew!!

Repeat these steps depending on how many doses have been prescribed per day/accordingly by doctor’s orders.”

Handy Tricks:

1- You can use spacer devices which may help deliver medicines into lungs better (especially children) – parents take note!

2- Cleaning is crucial especially brushing any dirt off with dry cloth/ frequent washing bits regularly because nobody wants contaminated equipment level with a sewer. Yuck!

3- Find the perfect time: Take inhaler usually before physical activity or it will exacerbate breathing-patterns

4- Never blow or exhale into MDI! False move, too soon; NO (Jean is NOT pleased).

5 – Finally – don’t forget your routine check-ups and tests for optimum health efficacy.

Carrying Your Inhaler

It’s also prudent to carry your inhaler wherever you go as asthma attacks could occur anywhere unexpected.! Make sure to have one on hand either in a purse, backpack, or just deep down in any unknown chasm of that wardrobe/ closet if you’re not that mobile sort-of person!”

Conclusion

In summary: Using an MDI inhaler isn’t rocket science after all—just keep these simple steps & tricks in mind while using this magical device.Soon enough those wheezing nights, shallow breaths will inevitably turn out into an oasis-like cavern with nothing short of refreshing air breezing through your lungs! Cheers (hopefully no more than 8 drinks gluten-free ones anyone?)

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