Challenges associated with inadequate use of inhalers to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and their impact on patients and the health care system.

Effective management in patients with COPD include device selection, technique monitoring, and inhaler maintenance, along with providing a reference guide on inhalation technique. Table 1.

Factors to consider when selecting an appropriate inhaler device to treat a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the role of measuring peak inspiratory flow to help determine ...

Inhaler prescribing is anything but simple. Dr Aaron Holley breaks down the device confusion, training gaps, and ...

In the UK, a dedicated inhaler technique optimization service for hospitalized patients with COPD and asthma reduced the rate of exacerbations.

Patients with COPD and cognitive impairment had heightened odds for inaccurate use of their inhaler 1 month after receiving training, according to study results published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine ...

Telemedicine follow-up improved quality of life and inhaler technique in advanced COPD patients, offering a promising ...

Over 30 million Americans have COPD, and most use some form of inhaled medicine New research suggests that the majority of COPD patients might be using their inhalers improperly, impeding their ...

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper ...

Consider their bedside manner. A big part of managing your COPD is learning how to use an inhaler, says Dr. Jani—and ideally, your doctor will be available to give you a demonstration.

Inhaler misuse was high in hospitalized patients with COPD, with 69.4% of all inhalers at admission found to be misused, according to results published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases ...

Overall, 160 inhalers were assessed. About 69% of hospitalized COPD patients misused inhalers, 66% made critical errors during inhaler use, and 14% had insufficient PIF.