Background. Patient-related factors are a significant component in the serious public health
problem of poor asthma control, yet they have not been extensively studied. Aims. To gauge …

BACKGROUND: Proper education and training in correct inhalation technique has been
reported to have a substantial role in the achievement of optimal therapeutic benefit and …

Background Poor inhaler technique has been linked to poor asthma outcomes. Training can
reduce the number of inhaler errors, but it is unknown which errors have the greatest impact …

Although the importance of effective asthma management has been well established, in
many patients asthma control remains suboptimal. While numerous factors likely contribute …

Objective To identify the impact of delivery device of inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting
β2-agonist (ICS/LABA) on asthma medication compliance, and investigate other factors …

Purpose This study was designed to evaluate errors in inhaler technique in COPD vs
asthma patients and to investigate the association of poor inhaler technique with patient …

Objectives: The available assessment tools to determine asthma control do not include
components assessing factors that may directly affect control. Our aim was to evaluate the …

Background Incorrect use of inhaler devices remains an obstacle for respiratory diseases
management. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of inhaler technique errors; to determine …

Medication use has always played a highly significant role in the overall management of
asthma, with appropriate use being linked to good asthma control. However, while patients …

Background. The aim of this study was to determine the patient-, education-, and device-
related factors that predict inhaler technique maintenance. Methods. Thirty-one community …