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Using a Metered Dose Inhaler (Closed-Mouth Method) Without a Spacer

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13 steps for using an MDI without a spacer

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Online Medical Reviewer: Deborah Pedersen MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Jessica Gotwals RN BSN MPH

Online Medical Reviewer: Rita Sather RN

Date Last Reviewed: 03/01/2023

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