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Inhaled corticosteroid counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 35-year-old man is newly prescribed beclometasone inhaler 100 micrograms, two puffs twice daily, for asthma. He is worried because he has heard steroid inhalers cause mouth problems. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Rinse the mouth after each dose and use the inhaler regularly

Inhaled corticosteroids reduce airway inflammation and should be used regularly as prescribed. Rinsing the mouth after use reduces the risk of oral candidiasis and dysphonia. Reliever treatment should remain available according to the patient's asthma plan.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS