Use of an inhaler on multiple patients

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Use of an inhaler on multiple patients

Are you using an albuterol inhaler for multiple patients with a patient specific aero chamber that has a 1-way valve to avoid contamination of the inhaler? If yes, how do you clean the inhaler between patient use?
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