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Inhaled corticosteroid counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 31-year-old man collects beclometasone inhaler for newly diagnosed asthma. He is worried because a friend developed a sore mouth using an inhaler. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Rinse the mouth after each dose and use regularly as prescribed

Inhaled corticosteroids should be used regularly to reduce airway inflammation and exacerbation risk. Rinsing the mouth after use reduces the risk of oral candidiasis and dysphonia. It is not a reliever for acute symptoms. The pharmacist should also check inhaler technique.

Reference: BNF