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Very Helpful Info. Question: When You Inhale The Medication, Would It Help To Hold It In For A Second Or 2 Before Exhaling?

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Collierville, TN
January 16
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes ten seconds or as long as possible.

January 17
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Jael! Yes. I was told to inhale and hold it in for 10 seconds, or as long as you can and then exhale. Hope this helps.

January 16
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hold for ten seconds if possible, I can tell the difference if holding that long

January 16
A MyCOPDTeam Member

YouTube has some good demonstrations

January 17
A MyCOPDTeam Member

It's recommended that you hold your breath for 10 seconds following your inhalation.

January 17

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