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step one  Remove the cap from the end of the inhaler. Check for
any dust, lint, or other objects. Shake the inhaler well.
Metered dose inhaler - step two  Sit up or stand up straight.
Metered dose inhaler - step three  Breathe out all the way.
Metered dose inhaler - step four  Tilt the inhaler up slightly.
Put the inhaler in your mouth, between your teeth, with your
tongue flat under the mouthpiece and your lips sealed. As you
begin to breathe in slowly, press down on the inhaler. Keep
breathing in until your lungs are completely full.  Metered dose
inhaler - step five  Hold your breath for 10 seconds. If you
cannot hold your breath for 10 seconds, hold it as long as you
can. If you need another puff of medicine, wait 1 minute, then
repeat steps 2 through 5.  Metere