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How To Use An Aerochamber
- Shake the inhaler 4-5 times.
- Remove the cap on the inhaler (and the AeroChamber with mouthpiece).
- Insert the inhaler into the back of the AeroChamber (make sure the inhaler canister is pointing up).
- For the AeroChamber with mouthpiece:
- Place the mouthpiece of the AeroChamber in your child’s mouth.
For the AeroChamber with mask:
- Hold the mask snuggly over your child’s mouth and nose creating a seal
(no leaks between mask and skin).
- Press down on the inhaler so that 1 puff of medication is released (never use more than one spray at a time).
- For the AeroChamber with mouthpiece:
- Have your child breathe in slowly and deeply
(no whistling sound should be heard) to fill the lungs as much as possible.
For the AeroChamber with mask:
- Keep holding the mask over the child’s face for 5-10 breaths
(it’s OK if the child cries).
- Repeat steps 1-6 for each puff of medication recommended.
- When completed, remove the inhaler from the AeroChamber and replace the protective caps.
