Inhaler mishandling remains common in real life and is associated with reduced disease control
Andrea S. Melani,Marco Bonavia,Vincenzo Cilenti,Cristina Cinti,Marco Lodi,Paola Martucci,Maria Serra,Nicola Scichilone,Piersante Sestini,Maria Aliani,Margherita Neri +10 more
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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.About:
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.read more
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Determinants of incorrect inhaler technique in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors determined the prevalence and possible determinants of incorrect inhaler technique in COPD subjects with common inhalers including pMDI, Aerolizer, Handihaler, Turbohaler, Discus, Breezhaler, Ellipta, Easyhaler and Diskhaler.
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Competence in metered dose inhaler technique among community pharmacy professionals in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: Knowledge and skill gap analysis
Sewunet Admasu Belachew,Fasil Tilahun,Tirsit Ketsela,Asnakew Achaw Ayele,Adeladlew Kassie Netere,Amanual Getnet Mersha,Tamrat Abebe,Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie,Henok Getachew Tegegn,Daniel Asfaw Erku +9 more
TL;DR: Community pharmacy professionals' competency on metered dose inhaler (MDI) technique was very poor and interventions would emphasis to improve the total competence of community pharmacy professionals through establishing and providing regular educational programs.
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Inhaler Devices in a Geriatric Patient Population: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on Patient Preferences.
TL;DR: The Nexthaler was the easiest-to-use and most popular device among inhaler-naïve patients and the number of attempts required to ensure the correct use of these three inhalers and the patient’s cognitive and fine motor skills was weak to moderate.
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Effectiveness of a digital inhaler system for patients with asthma: a 12-week, open-label, randomized study (CONNECT1).
Flavia C.L. Hoyte,Giselle Mosnaim,Linda Rogers,Guilherme Safioti,Randall Brown,Thomas S.T. Li,Michael DePietro,Michael Reich,Tanisha D. Hill,Michael E. Wechsler +9 more
TL;DR: The Reliever Digihaler System (RDS) comprises the albuterol digihaler, application, Digital Health Platform and Dashboard as discussed by the authors , which allows patients and health care professionals to review reliever inhaler usage and inhalation quality to aid clinical decision making.
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Considerations for Optimal Inhaler Device Selection in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
TL;DR: Inhalation is the standard route of administration for drugs used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma and allows targeted delivery of the active drug.
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