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Inhaler technique check — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with asthma says her preventer inhaler does not work. She actuates the inhaler before sealing her lips around the mouthpiece and inhales through her nose. Her symptoms are otherwise stable. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Demonstrate and check inhaler technique, including seal and slow deep inhalation where appropriate

Poor inhaler technique is a common reason for poor asthma control and apparent treatment failure. Technique should be checked and corrected before assuming the medicine is ineffective. The exact technique depends on the device type, and spacer use may help with pressurised metered dose inhalers.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF