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Inhaler technique — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient using a pressurised metered-dose salbutamol inhaler says most of the spray hits the tongue and symptoms improve only briefly. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Check technique and consider a spacer if coordination is poor

Poor inhaler technique is a common cause of poor asthma symptom control. A technique check can identify coordination, inspiratory flow or breath-holding problems. A spacer can improve delivery for pressurised metered-dose inhalers. Swallowing the medicine will not deliver adequate bronchodilation.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF