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Table 1 Essential mistakes during demonstration of inhalation technique and in questionnaire (n = 44)

From: Adequate use of asthma inhalation medication in children: more involvement of the parents seems useful

Type of mistake made in demonstration of technique

n

(%)

Forgot to shake inhaler before use

9

(21)

Waiting >5 sec before inhaling spacer after MDI activation

8

(18)

Not pressing spacer mask on face

8

(18)

Type of mistake made in questionnaire on technique

  

Activating MDI twice before inhaling through spacer, when two doses are needed

19

(43)

Not rinsing the mouth after using ICS inhaler

4

(9)

Making less than five inhalations through spacer

3

(7)