Jan 15, 2026 · Watch the American Lung Association video to learn the correct way to use your Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI).

Oct 14, 2025 · To use an inhaler, remove the small cap covering the mouthpiece, hold the inhaler upright, and shake it 5-10 times. Next, take a deep breath, tilt your head back slightly, and close your …

Mar 31, 2023 · Sometimes it can be hard to know if you’re using an inhaler properly and getting the most benefit from it. Have your provider demonstrate how to use your specific device and ask any …

Apr 19, 2025 · Inhalers are different, so check your instructions. Prime the inhaler first. You need to do this when you use an inhaler for the first time, or if you haven’t used it for 2 weeks or more....

Jan 6, 2026 · Learn how to use an inhaler correctly with step-by-step guidance to ensure effective medication delivery and better respiratory health.

Struggling to use your inhaler properly? This MD Talk Explainer breaks down the correct step-by-step inhaler technique—including with and without spacer—in under a minute.

Take of the cap. Shake the inhaler. Prime the inhaler, if needed, as shown in your instructions. If you use a spacer, put the inhaler in the rubber ring on the end of the spacer. Stand up or sit up straight. …

Feb 21, 2025 · Following proper inhaler technique helps ensure that the medication reaches the lungs. Let’s take a look at how to use an inhaler properly, the types of inhalers available and how to …

May 28, 2025 · Remove the inhaler from the mouth and then hold your breath for 10 seconds before breathing out slowly. Repeat for as many puffs as are prescribed and rinse your mouth out when …

The videos below will tell you, step-by-step, the right way to use different inhalers. Please follow these directions, and reach out to your provider if you have any other questions. Your HFA inhaler may be …