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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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Towards a personalised treatment approach for asthma attacks.

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Asthma management practices in adults – findings from the German Health Update (GEDA) 2010 and the German National Health Interview and Examination Survey (DEGS1) 2008–2011

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Care bundles to reduce re-admissions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a mixed-methods study

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Les dispositifs d’inhalation : propriétés, modélisation, réglementation et utilisation en pratique courante. Aérosolstorming du GAT, Paris 2011

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