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Inhaled corticosteroid counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardRespiratory TherapeuticsInhaled corticosteroid counsellingGPhC CRA

A 35-year-old patient starts beclometasone inhaler twice daily for asthma. They ask how to reduce sore mouth and hoarseness. They use a pressurised metered-dose inhaler. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Rinse the mouth after use and consider a spacer

Inhaled corticosteroids can cause oral candidiasis and dysphonia. Rinsing the mouth after use and good device technique, including a spacer where appropriate, reduce local adverse effects. Freezing inhalers and routine extra SABA use are not appropriate counselling points.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS