Table 5—

Source of information of instructions on home nebulizer use and maintenance

Source of instruction on correct useAnswers %Source of instruction on maintenanceAnswers %
Nurse/physiotherapist6.5Nurse/physiotherapist4.2
Physician19.3Physician7.1
Retailer13.9Retailer12.7
Friend/relative12.3Friend/relative10.2
Leaflet from manufacturer39.1Leaflet from manufacturer41.1
None11.3None22.4
  • Patients could give more than one answer to this item