Asthma video: "Are you using your inhaler right?" - "Do I look like an idiot?!"


Dr. House tries his best.


The correct way to use your metered dose inhaler (MDI).

References:
Videos: How to use your asthma inhalers
Video: How to Use Asthma Devices -- Inhalers, Spacers, Peak Flow Meters
Inhaler Technique Videos. Asthma Foundation http://goo.gl/5H5i
Medications reference chart. Asthma Foundation http://goo.gl/ourq

3 comments:

  1. Too Funny, and the sad truth is that many use the it incorrectly. At least the most common mistake is that no one shakes it correctly prior to administering.

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  2. Anonymous11/25/2009

    how long do you keep the inhaler depressed ? briefly? or leave depressed untill you need to exhale?

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  3. Anonymous11/25/2009

    "how long do you keep the inhaler depressed ? briefly?"

    Briefly. Press just once and inhale at the same time.

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