The inhalation route is frequently used to administer drugs for the management of
respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Compared …

Appropriate selection and correct use of inhalation devices is an integral component in the
management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is well known …

Rationale: Objective adherence to inhaled therapy by patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) has not been reported. Objectives: To objectively quantify …

Background Inhaled medication is the cornerstone of the pharmacological treatment for
patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several inhaler …

Increases in global temperature are already having a significant impact on our climate. The
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) propellants used today in pressurized metered-dose inhalers …

Introduction Proper device selection is crucial for the clinical results of inhalation therapy.
However, none of the available devices fully conforms to the requirements for delivering …

Inhalation therapy is the mainstay of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management,
and inhaler selection can have a profound impact on drug delivery and medication …

Current guidelines recommend inhaled pharmacologic therapy as the preferred route of
administration for treating COPD. Bronchodilators (β2-agonists and antimuscarinics) are the …

Background The chronic and progressive nature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) requires self-administration of inhaled medication. Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are …

Inhaled bronchodilators are the cornerstone of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Soft mist inhalers (SMIs) are devices that deliver bronchodilators. Although …