You instruct a clinic patient on using an inhaler for his asthma attacks. What information is correct about the use of an inhaler?
1. The medication must go into the back of the nose.
2. The medication must go directly into the throat.
3. The medication must get to the ears.
4. The medication must go into the lungs.
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If using inhalers, patients must be carefully instructed so the medication goes all the way into the lungs, not just at the back of the nose or throat.
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