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Inhaler mishandling remains common in real life and is associated with reduced disease control

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In this paper, the authors investigated the prevalence of inhaler mishandling in a large population of experienced patients referring to chest clinics; to analyze the variables associated with misuse and the relationship between inhaler handling and health-care resources use and disease control.
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This article is published in Respiratory Medicine.The article was published on 2011-06-01 and is currently open access. It has received 681 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Dry-powder inhaler & Inhaler.

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Transitioning Aerosol from Hospital to Home; Role of Training and Follow-Up

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The Impact of Possible Misuses Conditions on in Vitro Performance of NEXThaler in Comparison with Ellipta Inhaler.

TL;DR: In this article , the authors assess the consequence of misuse of dry powder inhalers in terms of emitted dose and aerodynamic parameters, and demonstrate that the use of correct use of powder inhaled by patients is essential for effective treatment and management of the disease.
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Medication Errors in Adolescents Using Asthma Controller Medications.

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