What should you do after inhaling from an MDI?

After using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), it is optimal to hold your breath for about 10 seconds. This practice allows the medication to settle in the lungs and enhances the effectiveness of the treatment. Holding your breath gives the inhaled medication the opportunity to disperse throughout the airways, which can lead to improved control of asthma symptoms and better overall lung function.

Inhalation techniques are crucial in asthma management, and ensuring that the medication reaches its intended site of action is an important part of using an MDI. This practice also minimizes medication being exhaled immediately, which can happen if the breath is released too quickly after inhalation.