Management

Priming Your Metered-Dose Inhaler

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8 steps for priming your MDI

Online Medical Reviewer: Allen J Blaivas DO

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN

Date Last Reviewed: 08/01/2024

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