To decrease the likelihood of an opportunistic yeast or fungal infection associated with metered dose inhaler (MDI) steroids, what would you recommend that a patient does?
1) Cut in half the number of puffs or treatments.
2) Use a spacer or holding chamber.
3) Rinse the mouth after each treatment.

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Using a spacer or holding chamber and rinsing the mouth after each treatment are both effective ways to decrease the likelihood of opportunistic infections associated with MDI steroids. Cutting the number of puffs/treatments in half could decrease the efficacy of the treatment.

To Decrease the Likelihood of an Opportunistic Yeast or Fungal