Background Problems with the use of inhalers by patients were noted shortly after the
launch of the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and persist today. We aimed to assess the most …

Background Inhaled drug delivery is the cornerstone treatment for asthma and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, use of inhaler devices can be …

Inhaled medications are the cornerstone of treatment and management of asthma and
COPD. However, inhaler device errors are common among patients and have been linked …

Objective: To address the problems about correct use of inhaler devices, adherence to
inhaler corticosteroid treatment and the effects of these problems on the control of asthma …

Background Many patients with asthma use their inhalers incorrectly, which can lead to sub-
optimal asthma control and an increased risk of exacerbations. The Accuhaler/Diskus and …

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of 4 different instructional interventions in training
proper inhaler technique. Design: Randomized, noncrossover trial. Setting: Health fair and …

Inhaler education for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients improves
inhaler technique and adherence. However, the effects of such education on the quality of …

Background Determining the status of asthma control and identifying risk factors for poor
asthma control is a key strategy for curbing the negative health impacts and the financial …

Wrong inhalation technique is associated to poor asthma clin... : Current Opinion in Pulmonary
Medicine Wrong inhalation technique is associated to poor asthma clinical outcomes. Is there …

Introduction Many patients with asthma use inhalers incorrectly. Better inhaler technique is
associated with better asthma control. We tested the effectiveness of a computer-based …