Do Face-to-Face Training and Telephonic Reminder Improve Dry Powder Inhaler Technique in Patients with COPD?

Table 3

Comparison of correct Rotahaler technique at baseline assessment and after FFTTR ().

Steps of Rotahaler technique	Baseline assessment	After FFTTR
	(%)	(%)
Step  1. Hold Rotahaler vertically	16 (80)	19 (95)
Step  2. Put capsule into square hole	16 (80)	19 (95)
Step  3. Split capsule into cap and body	16 (80)	19 (95)
Step  4. Breathe out gently but not towards the inhaler mouthpiece	4 (20)	19 (95)
Step  5. Put mouthpiece between lips and teeth	20 (100)	20 (100)
Step  6. Breathe in the powder quickly and deeply	20 (100)	20 (100)
Step  7. Take Rotahaler device out of mouth before expiring	18 (90)	20 (100)
Step  8. Hold breath for about 10 seconds	2 (10)	20 (100)

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