Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
About a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
It is important to use a metered-dose inhaler correctly to get the full dosage and benefit
from the medicine. Using the MDI correctly means the medication has a better chance
to reach the small airways, which increases the medication's effectiveness. Using a
good technique can also help reduce the side effects of medications. The following
steps outline the best method to take an MDI without using a spacer attachment.
Why to Use the MDI Correctly
The metered dose inhaler (MDI) consists of a pressurized canister of medication in a
plastic case with a mouthpiece. Pressing the MDI releases a mist of medication. Its
portable size, efficiency and convenience make the MDI a desirable method for
inhalation treatment.
Steps For Using an MDI
1. Remove the cap from the inhaler.
2. Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece at the bottom.
3. Shake the inhaler. This mixes the medication properly.
4. Check the box with the technique your health care provider recommends and follow the
step:
1. Use a spacer/holding chamber – Place the MDI in the spacer holding chamber.
Seal your lips around the spacer/holding chamber mouthpiece.
2. Use open mouth technique - Hold the mouthpiece 1½ - 2 inches (2 - 3 finger
widths) in front of your mouth.
3. Use closed mouth technique – Place the mouthpiece in your mouth with your lips
sealed tightly around the mouthpiece.
5. Tilt your head back slightly and open your mouth wide.
6. Gently breathe out.
7. Press the inhaler and at the same time begin a slow, deep breath. Continue to breathe in
slowly and deeply over 3 - 5 seconds. Breathing slowly delivers the medication deeply
into the airways.
8. Hold your breath for up to ten seconds. This allows the medication time to deposit in the
airways.
9. Resume normal breathing.
10. Repeat steps 3 - 9 when more than one puff is prescribed.
Clean the plastic case and cap by rinsing thoroughly with warm water, weekly.
MDI with Spacer
Your doctor may suggest that you use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Read
more about how a metered-dose inhaler with spacer can be an effective delivery
method.
Breath-Activated Medication
The breath-activated metered-dose inhaler releases a mist of medicine when a person
inhales. This type of inhaler has less propellant than a metered-dose inhaler. To use
this inhaler, place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around it. Breathe in
deeply with a steady amount of moderate force.
Hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) Propellant
Many metered-dose inhalers have started using HFA's instead of chlorofluorocarbons
(CFC's) as the propellants for the asthma medication. Find out how inhalers using HFA
differ from others and how to adjust to your new products.
BAHASA INDONESIA
TentangMethal-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
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tanpamenggunakanlampiran spacer.
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LangkahUntukMenggunakan MDI
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nya:
Gunakan spacer / holding chamber - Tempatkan MDI di ruangpegang
spacer. TutupibibirAnda di sekitar spacer / holding chamber corong.
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dalamdandalam. Lanjutkanbernafasperlahandandalamlebihdari 3 - 5
detik. Pernapasanperlahan-lahanmengantarkanobatinikesalurannapas.
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setiapminggu.
MDI dengan Spacer
DokterAndamungkinmenyarankan agar
Andamenggunakanpenghirupdosisterukurdengan spacer. Baca
lebihlanjuttentangbagaimana inhaler dosismeterandengan spacer
bisamenjadimetodepengiriman yang efektif.
Obat Breath-Activated
Inhaler dosisterukurnafas-
diaktifkanriliskabutobatketikaseseorangmenghirup. Jenis inhaler
inimemilikipropelankurangdaripenghirupdosisterukur.
Untukmenggunakan inhaler ini, letakkancorong di
mulutAndadansegelbibirAnda di sekitarnya. Bernapaslahdalam-
dalamdengankekuatanmoderat yang mantap.
Hidrofluoroalkana (HFA) Propelan
Banyak inhaler dosis-in-dosismulaimenggunakan HFA bukan
chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) sebagaipropelanuntukpengobatanasma.
Caritahubagaimana inhaler menggunakan HFA berbedadari yang lain
danbagaimanamenyesuaikandiridenganprodukbaruAnda.
