Schedule an appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner
Describe your breathing symptoms and medical history
Get evaluated for asthma, COPD, allergies, or other causes
Ask whether an inhaler is appropriate for you
Receive a prescription if needed
Fill the prescription at a pharmacy
Use the inhaler exactly as directed
Ask the pharmacist or clinician to show you how to use it
Seek urgent medical care if you have severe trouble breathing, chest pain, blue lips, or worsening symptoms