Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Closed-Mouth Technique (COPD Foundation)

UMHS Department: 
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine/Asthma
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine/COPD
Link to Web: 
https://youtu.be/ys6AoOFsP2g
Subjects: 
Inhaler
Asthma Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Document Type: 
Self Care Skills Instructions
Format: 
Video
Population: 
01-Adults
05-Children
Languages: 
English
Physical Description: 
2.12 minutes
Description: 
A metered-dose inhaler that is inhaled directly by mouth without the use of a spacer. Less medication is delivered to the lung compared to using a spacer but, this technique is more common when medicine is needed while you are away from home.
Keywords: 
Asthma, Inhalers, COPD, COPD Foundation Video, MDI, Closed, Albuterol, Advair, Dulera, Flovent, ProAir, Proventil, QVAR, Symbicort, Ventolin, Xopenex
Publication or Revision Year: 
2016
Cover Sheet: 
Yes
Writing Team Contact: 
Karla Stoermer Grossman