1 | Put the metal canister into the “boot” making certain it is seated correctly |
2 | Shake the inhaler several times. This mixes the propellant and medicine |
3 | Remove the cap off from the mouthpiece |
4 | Breathe out to the end of a normal breath |
5 | Hold the inhaler in its upright position (with the mouthpiece at the bottom) |
6 | Put the mouthpiece in your mouth, past your teeth and above your tongue. Close your lips around the mouthpiece so that the medication does not go in your eyes |
7 | While breathing in slowly and deeply through your mouth, fully press down once on the top of the metal canister of your inhaler |
8 | Hold your breath for 5 to 10 s |
9 | Breathe out slowly |
10 | If you take more than one spray, wait 15 to 30 s (or as directed in the package insert) before taking the next puff. Then repeat steps 3–9 |
11 | Replace the cap on the mouthpiece after you are finished |
12 | If you are inhaling a steroid, rinse your mouth out with water, swish, gargle and spit |