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When counselling on a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer, the patient should:

Slow deep inhalation (~30 L/min) coordinated with actuation; hold breath ~10 s; rinse mouth with ICS to prevent oral candidiasis; consider spacer.

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Question: When counselling on a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer, the patient should:

Answer options:

  • Inhale quickly and forcefully ✅ Shake, exhale, slow deep inhalation while actuating, hold breath ~10 s
  • Hold breath 30 minutes
  • Lie down

Correct answer: Shake, exhale, slow deep inhalation while actuating, hold breath ~10 s

Explanation: Slow deep inhalation (~30 L/min) coordinated with actuation; hold breath ~10 s; rinse mouth with ICS to prevent oral candidiasis; consider spacer.

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