Telephonic Monitoring and Optimization of Inhaler Technique

Do Face-to-Face Training and Telephonic Reminder Improve Dry Powder Inhaler Technique in Patients with COPD?

Introduction. Current modes of instruction on inhaler technique are inadequate. We aimed to evaluate the value of face-to-face training and telephonic reminder (FFTTR) for improving Rotahaler technique in experienced patients with COPD. Materials and Methods. A single group pre-/postinterventional study was conducted at Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal. We assessed the Rotahaler...

Inhaler technique blind spot.

We would like to thank D. Stanescu for giving us the opportunity to clarify the definition of airflow obstruction recently given in the interpretative strategies document from the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ERS) Task Force [1]. The document states that in most cases a ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to vital capacity (VC) below the lower limit...

Inhaler technique blind spot

We would like to thank D. Stanescu for giving us the opportunity to clarify the definition of airflow obstruction recently given in the interpretative strategies document from the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ERS) Task Force [1]. The document states that in most cases a ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) to vital capacity (VC) below the lower limit...

Evaluation of Inhaler Technique Improvement Project

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...