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Step-by-Step: Inhaler Care: Weekly Cleaning

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Remove the cap from the mouthpiece of your inhaler. Remove the canister from your inhaler. Run water through your inhaler for one minute. Empty any remaining water from your inhaler. Use a cotton swab to wipe the inside of the mouthpiece. Lay your inhaler and mouthpiece on a paper towel until fully dried. Place the canister back into your inhaler. Place the cap back onto the mouthpiece of your inhaler.

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