How to Use a Albuterol Inhaler

For every asthmatic, the causes of the attack are different, but the tight-chested, shallow and labored breathing is always the same. The only way to relieve the discomfort and be able to breathe is to take a hit off of an albuterol inhaler.

Things You'll Need

• Albuterol inhaler

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove cap and shake the inhaler to mix the contents of the canister.

• 2

  Hold your albuterol inhaler in your dominant hand so that your index finger is at the top of the canister and the side of your thumb is under the mouthpiece.

• 3

  Put the mouthpiece in your mouth and exhale slowly.

• 4

  Take a deep, slow breath in and squeeze the inhaler with your index finger and thumb. Hold the breath in for about 10 seconds.

• 5

  Repeat Steps 2 and 3 if necessary.