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Step Action
4 Attach a spacer if there is one available and if you know how.
5 Tilt the person's head back slightly and have him breathe out slowly.
6 Put the inhaler or spacer in the person's mouth.
7 Push down on the top of the medicine canister. Have the person
breathe in slowly and deeply as you push down.
8 Have the person hold his breath for 1O seconds, and then breathe
out slowly.
Figure 11. Using an inhaler with a spacer.
How to H Ip Someone With Breathing Problems
Actions Follow these steps for someone who is having breathing problems:
Step Action
1 Make sure t he scene is safe.
2 Ask the person if she has medicine. If she needs her medicine but is
too sick to get it herself, get it for her.
3 Ask the person if you have the right medicine.
4 Assemble and use the inhaler.
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Step Action
4 Attach a spacer if there is one available and if you know how.
5 Tilt the person's head back slightly and have him breathe out slowly.
6 Put the inhaler or spacer in the person's mouth.
7 Push down on the top of the medicine canister. Have the person
breathe in slowly and deeply as you push down.
8 Have the person hold his breath for 1O seconds, and then breathe
out slowly.
Figure 11. Using an inhaler with a spacer.
How to H Ip Someone With Breathing Problems
Actions Follow these steps for someone who is having breathing problems:
Step Action
1 Make sure t he scene is safe.
2 Ask the person if she has medicine. If she needs her medicine but is
too sick to get it herself, get it for her.
3 Ask the person if you have the right medicine.
4 Assemble and use the inhaler.
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