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Dry powder inhaler technique — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 24-year-old woman using a dry powder inhaler says she breathes in gently because she was told not to irritate her throat. Her asthma symptoms remain frequent. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Use a quick deep inhalation through the dry powder inhaler

Dry powder inhalers generally require a quick deep inhalation to disperse powder effectively. This differs from pMDIs, which require slow steady inhalation coordinated with actuation. Technique should be demonstrated and checked regularly.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS