Breathe easy: 5 steps to better breathing with your metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Dec;35(12):1926-1927. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.05.014. Epub 2017 May 13.

Abstract

Proper use of the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is essential for medications to prevent and treat acute asthma exacerbations. This training video teaches children and clinicians correct technique for MDI use.

Keywords: Asthma; Exacerbation; Inhaled corticosteroid; Metered-dose inhaler; Prevention.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adolescent
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Bronchodilator Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Medication Adherence
  • Metered Dose Inhalers*
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Self Administration
  • United States

Substances

  • Bronchodilator Agents