Table 3.

Diskus inhalation technique score:

Step	Yes	No
1. Hold inhaler horizontal	1	0.9
2. Open diskus*	1	0
3. Rotate grip and back until click*	1	0
4. Exhale away from mouthpiece to residual volume	1	0.9
5. Mouthpiece between teeth and lips	1	0.9
6. Keep head upright or slightly tilted	1	0.9
7. Inhale rapidly to total lung capacity	1, 0.75, 0.50, 0.25	0
8. Hold breath for 5–10 s	1	0.9
Total score