Inhaler Medication Health Teaching

• What should you do before each puff of inhaler medication?

  Shake inhalers vigorously
• Why is it important to hold the inhaler upright?

  To ensure proper medication delivery
• How should you position your lips when using an inhaler?

  Seal lips around the mouthpiece
• What should you avoid doing with your tongue while using an inhaler?

  Blocking the opening of the inhaler
• When should you inhale medication from the inhaler?

  Inhale through the mouth
• What is the recommended duration for taking a deep breath while pressing down the inhaler?

  3-5 seconds
• How long should you ideally hold your breath after inhaling medication?

  5-10 seconds minimum
• What should you do after holding your breath when using an inhaler?

  Exhale after taking the inhaler out
• How long should you wait before taking another puff if prescribed?

  20-60 seconds
• What is the purpose of using spacer devices with inhalers?

  To assist with medication delivery
• Who might benefit most from using spacer devices?

  Children and older adults
• What should you do with the spacer device?

  Clean it per direction