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Medication Delivery Methods



Metered-dose inhalers



Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) are the most common asthma medication delivery systems used. They are relatively easy to use, but children under age five often have difficulty using them effectively. To use an MDI, the patient first exhales completely, then places the MDI to the lips, forms a seal around the mouthpiece, and presses on the top of the canister to deliver a measured dose of medication while slowly inhaling. After inh...Read the full article