Predictors of correct technique in patients using pressurized metered dose inhalers.

BMC Pulm Med · 2017 · PMC5331728 · PMID 28245825

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4 predictors just failed to reach statistical significance, male gender 1.76(0.97–3.18, p = 0.06), times respiratory physician explained inhaler technique 1.1(0.98–1.24, p = 0.1), married status 1.55(0.85–2.82, p = 0.15) andhypercholesterolaemia 0.52 (0.26–1.01, p = 0.054).

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Married status seems to be a possible positive predictor of performing critical steps correctly, just failing to reach statistical significance.

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