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How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Step 4

Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds with your
mouth closed, then breathe out very slowly. this
allows the medicine to deposit in the lungs.
If you use more than one puff, resume normal
breathing and then repeat the above steps for
each puff of medicine.