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. 2019 May 30;14:1209–1217. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S178040

Table 1.

Checklist of steps for a correct inhalation technique

1 Correct priming or loading
(Incorrect priming or loading were considered critical error).
2 Exhalation before inhalation.
3 Correct inhalation
(Incorrect inhalation were considered critical error).
4 Hold the breath a few seconds after inhalation (except when using a pMDI + spacer).
5 Finalization (clean the mouth-piece, remove used capsule after verifying that no powder remains, check color changing in control window, close ID and wash the mouth if necessary).