Evaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients
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Evaluating inhaler use technique in COPD patients
BACKGROUND Poor inhalation techniques are associated with decreased medication delivery and poor disease control in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate techniques for using inhaler devices in COPD patients. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to assess patient compliance with correct techniques for using inhaler devices...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1178-2005
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s85681