Medication non-adherence to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy
poses a significant burden for patients and societies. Non-adherence encompasses poor …

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 …

Background Chronic respiratory diseases are common in Cape Town, South Africa. Yet the
experiences of how adults with these conditions, such as asthma or COPD (chronic …

Aim of study: This research study aims to compare between two different counseling
approaches; traditional verbal counseling vs. advanced counseling (in which we used the …

The growing financial burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA) hinders the attainment of the sustainable development goals. However, there has …

Introduction Efficient asthma management necessitates optimal usage of metered-dose
inhalers (MDIs). As future health professionals, pharmacy students are pivotal in …

Background: The correct inhalation technique is a crucial factor governing the efficiency of
inhaled medication and is critical in ensuring optimal medication conveyance to the lungs. It …

Nearly half of all patients with asthma are suboptimally controlled, leading to significant
clinical and economic burden. Contributing factors include over-and underdiagnosis …

The pulmonary drug delivery system is a minimally invasive method of administering drugs
with systemic and localised activity. Since 4000 BC, inhalation therapy has been known to …

Methods Analysis of baseline ASAP data of asthmatics from Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital (TASH), who visited the facility from August 2016 to May 2018, were included …