Table 3.
Assessments of MDI among Asthma patient
Variables | n (%) |
---|---|
Removes the mouthpiece cover and check the mouth piece thoroughly to see its clean | |
No | 167 (41.9%) |
Yes | 232 (58.1%) |
Shakes the inhaler vigorously? | |
No | 117 (29.3%) |
Yes | 282 (70.7%) |
Holds the inhaler upright between index finger and thumb | |
No | 104 (26.1%) |
Yes | 295 (73.9%) |
Breathes out gently through your mouth and immediately place the mouthpiece in your teeth | |
No | 122 (30.6%) |
Yes | 277 (69.4%) |
Grips the mouthpiece firmly with your lips | |
No | 93 (23.3%) |
Yes | 306 (76.7%) |
Tilt your heads lightly backwards | |
No | 199 (49.9%) |
Yes | 200 (50.1%) |
Starts breathing in slowly through your mouth At the same time | |
No | 176 (44.1%) |
Yes | 223 (55.9%) |
Removes the inhaler from your mouth and holds breath for at least 10 seconds | |
No | 134 (33.6%) |
yes | 265 (66.4%) |
Breathes out slowly | |
No | 150 (37.6%) |
Yes | 249 (62.4%) |
If another dose is required wait for at least one minute repeated step 1 to 4 | |
No | 192 (48.1%) |
Yes | 207 (51.9%) |
After use replace the mouthpiece cover | |
No | 348 (87.2%) |
Yes | 51 (12.8%) |