Dismiss Modal

Management

Step-by-Step: Priming Your Inhaler

Choose a preferred language

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Check the expiration date on the canister and your inhaler. Remove the cap from the mouthpiece. Shake your inhaler up and down for five seconds. Point your inhaler away from you and press down on the canister three times. Place the cap back on the mouthpiece.

Featured in

Author: Zapalac, Mary Ann

© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

Personalized care starts with the right provider

Search by specialty, location, and more.

Find a Doctor
Related Articles
Read article
Lung Health
Step-by-Step: Using a Dry-Powder Diskus Inhaler

This video shows how to use a dry-powder diskus inhaler.

Read article
Lung Health
Asthma Management: The Mold Allergen

Mold can affect people with asthma; watch how you can reduce it in and around your home.

Read article
Lung Health
Your Health Checklist: Finding Your Personal Best Peak Flow

Learn how to find your personal best peak flow reading, when your lungs are working their very best.

Read article
Lung Health
Asthma Management: The Pollen Allergen

Watch this clip to learn how you can help manage your asthma when you are outdoors and when the pollen count is high.