Are you using your Inhaler correctly?? - Living with Asthma

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Are you using your Inhaler correctly??

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We all know Inhalers are a key part of asthma management. There are many types of inhalers and using them correctly can be confusing...

Check out information to demonstrate the best way to use an inhaler!

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That spacer is key. My doc told me if I ever don't have it with me, in a pinch, to make a tube out of card stock type paper. (The little post card ads that come in most magazines is perfect!)

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The medication comes out quickly and you said it Spacer is key!! I am so glad that there are several different ones to chose from...

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