The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
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While initial education and regular evaluation of inhaler technique in patients are emphasized in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, health care professionals are not experienced in using inhalers. This study assessed whether internal medicine residents used common inhalers correctly and whether a single teaching session successfully improved their performance. ⋯ These findings demonstrate that a high proportion of internal medicine residents cannot use inhalers correctly and just a single teaching can effectively enhance their inhaler technique.