Hold the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece at the bottom,
and insert the inhaler into the mask spacer.
Place the mask spacer: Step 3
Place the mask spacer securely over your child's mouth and
nose, being sure to get a good seal. The mask must fit snugly, with no gaps
between the mask and the skin.
Press down on the inhaler: Step 4
With the mask spacer in place, press down on the inhaler to
spray one puff of medicine into the spacer.
Have your child breathe in the medicine: Step 5
Keep the mask spacer in place and have your child breathe in
and out normally for about 20 seconds. This is how long it takes to breathe in
all the medicine.
If your child needs another puff of medication, wait 30 to 60
seconds and repeat steps 4 and 5.
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