How to use a spacer device for inhalation

Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Clinical Associate Professor, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) (albuterol, Xopenex, Flovent, Symbicort, Dulera, Alvesco, Qvar)



This video is an excerpt from the DVD Living With Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Your Asthma produced by St. Louis Children's Hospital:



Aerochamber, from National Jewish http://bit.ly/VClaF0

How to Use an AeroChamber with a Face Mask for Chidlren Younger than Age 5 (albuterol, Xopenex, Flovent) - Demonstration Video. This video is an excerpt from the DVD Living With Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Your Asthma produced by St. Louis Children's Hospital:



Aerochamber with Mask, from National Jewish http://bit.ly/VClfIW

For older children and adults: How to use a metered dose asthma inhaler - open mouth technique for albuterol, Xopenex, Flovent, Symbicort, Dulera. Watch this American Lung Association video to learn the correct way to use your metered dose (MDI) asthma inhaler:



For older children and adults: How to use a metered dose asthma inhaler with a spacer or valved holding chamber (albuterol, Xopenex, Flovent, Symbicort, Dulera). Watch this American Lung Association video to learn the correct way to use your metered dose (MDI) asthma inhaler:





Asthma - Treatment Options (click to enlarge the image).

Published: 02/07/2011
Updated: 04/17/2015