poor inhaler technique is a common problem both in asthmatic patients and healthcare providers, which contributes to poor asthma control. this study was performed to evaluate the adequacy of metered-dose inhaler (mdi) technique in a sample of physicians and nurses practicing in hospitals of hamadan university of medical sciences. a total of 173 healthcare providers voluntary participated in thi...

background the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the type of inhaled medication, length of use, dosing, the inhaler use technique and the severity and duration of disease on the dental caries of asthmatic patients. objectives in the present study, the frequency of dental caries in the asthmatic patients and control group was examined. in addition the possible associa...

BACKGROUND The metered dose inhaler is difficult to use correctly, synchronising actuation with inhalation being the most important problem. A breath actuated pressurised inhaler, designed to help patients with poor inhaler technique, was compared with a conventional metered dose inhaler in terms of aerosol deposition and bronchodilator response. METHODS Radioaerosol deposition and bronchodilat...

BACKGROUND Correct inhaler technique can increase medication efficacy, reducing both dose and side effects. Patient preference for inhaler device has not been fully explored, and we hypothesized that if patients have a preference and can choose their inhaler, they might be more likely to use it correctly. Our aim was to determine the preferences, attitudes, and perceptions of patients with asth...

BACKGROUND The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing. Patients with COPD are treated with a variety of inhaled medications. Previous studies evaluating inhaler technique have had varied results but have generally found high rates of misuse of these devices. There is a paucity of studies of inhaler technique focusing on North American patients with COPD who hav...

OBJECTIVE To determine the ability of accident and emergency (A&E) personnel to demonstrate metered dose inhaler technique. METHODS 25 senior house officers and 25 nurses working in A&E were individually interviewed and assessed on their knowledge of inhaler technique and competence in demonstrating the correct use of a metered dose inhaler. RESULTS Demonstration of inhaler technique was ge...

OBJECTIVES To explore whether an association exists between health care professionals' (HCPs) asthma knowledge and inhaler technique demonstration skills. METHODS HCPs' asthma knowledge and inhaler technique demonstration skills were assessed at baseline at an inter-professional educational workshop focusing on asthma medication use. Asthma knowledge was assessed via a published questionnaire...