Inhaler Devices: Better Management or New Devices? The Blind Leading the Blind.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2017.07.003
Abstract: Inhaled therapy is very useful for administering drugs for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its efficacy is associated with the amount of drug directly deposited in the airway, which in turn depends on… read more here.
Keywords: management new; inhaler; inhaler devices; new devices ... See more keywords
Inhalers: to switch or not to switch? That is the question
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-214220
Abstract: We know that there is an increasing prevalence of asthma and COPD worldwide, leading to increased inhaler use. Chapter 3 of the British National Formulary1 has grown significantly over the years in terms of the… read more here.
Keywords: switch switch; switch question; inhaler; inhaler devices ... See more keywords
User-life of ICS/LABA inhaler devices should be considered when prescribed as relievers
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.03921-2020
Abstract: Inhaled corticosteroid/formoterol (ICS/FOR) combination medications were initially developed as maintenance therapy; more recently they are also used as relievers in Europe and this use is proposed in the USA. ICS coupled with FOR (a long-acting… read more here.
Keywords: user life; inhaler; inhaler devices; ics laba ... See more keywords
Training improves the handling of inhaler devices and reduces the severity of symptoms in geriatric patients suffering from chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01804-4
Abstract: Purpose Elderly patients with impaired vision, cognitive decline or motor/sensory disturbances of their fingers suffering from chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encounter difficulties in handling inhaler devices used as the cornerstones of treatment of pulmonary obstruction.… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; chronic obstructive; inhaler; inhaler devices ... See more keywords
Mobile device: a useful tool to teach inhaler devices to healthcare professionals
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03302-0
Abstract: Background Proper inhaler device usage is paramount for control of underlying obstructive airway disease. Hence, education to healthcare professionals who will eventually educate patients need to be done effectively. We developed an application for mobile… read more here.
Keywords: inhaler devices; teach inhaler; mobile device; device ... See more keywords
Continued Innovation in Respiratory Care: The Importance of Inhaler Devices
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DOI: 10.4046/trd.2017.0119
Abstract: When it comes to the use in inhalers in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, there are many options, considerations and challenges, which health care professionals need to address. Considerations for prescribing and dispensing,… read more here.
Keywords: health care; inhaler devices; respiratory; care ... See more keywords