A Metered Dose Inhaler is a device that helps to deliver a specific amount of medication to the lungs. It is important to use the correct technique in order for the medication to be delivered to the lungs.
The link to the video will teach you how to use a Metered Dose Inhaler.
Metered Dose Inhaler
English: https://youtu.be/0lJUu0Wn7Ak
Chinese: https://youtu.be/6sNTEO68HSs
Malay: https://youtu.be/1CDhCGZDj8M
Tamil: https://youtu.be/CLeDivpdC7Q
Metered Dose Inhaler with spacer (for adults)
English: https://youtu.be/wM-0Sc_85Bo
Chinese: https://youtu.be/bf9hK7Uvr_0
Malay: https://youtu.be/MFcvB0VL20U
Tamil: https://youtu.be/KLi3VP0Uz04
Metered Dose Inhaler with spacer (for children)
English: https://youtu.be/2oAMZxuxMMM
Chinese: https://youtu.be/D8eyS7oOqOI
Malay: https://youtu.be/tDGgiIQmVOU
Tamil: https://youtu.be/v0XOcvfxnfk
Disclaimer
The videos above have been developed by Singapore National Asthma Programme (SNAP) and have been reviewed by the PSS-National Medical Information Workgroup. The PSS-National Medical Information Workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content included does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
If you require written instructions on how to use and maintain your metered dose inhaler, you can find out more at: https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/medications/Metered-Dose-Inhalers
Last updated on Aug 2022
Contributed By
- Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore