The more things change, the more they stay the same. This old French saying seems to apply rather aptly to the situation faced by respiratory clinicians using inhaled therapy for their patients with obstructive lung disease. Since the development of the pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in 1956, inhaled medication has become the standard of care for both asthma and chronic obstructive pul...

Many patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use their inhaler ineffectively. Several studies revealed that inhaler-specific design features contributed significantly to the failure rate, which clearly demonstrates the need for developing more "foolproof" inhalers. This study compared ease of use and patient preference of the Diskus/Accuhaler (DA) with the Turbuhale...

BACKGROUND An appropriate inhalation technique and adherence to treatment are both critical determinants of the success of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. We have observed that up to 75% of patients do not use a successful inhalation technique. Knowledge evaluation and frequent reassessment of inhaler use, together with education of patients and healthcare professionals...

BACKGROUND Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are not easy to use well. Every MDI user receives a manufacturer's patient information leaflet (PIL). However, not everyone is able or willing to read written information. Multimedia offers an alternative method for teaching or reinforcing correct inhaler technique. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the effects of brief exposure to the same...

OBJECTIVES Most obstructive airway disease medications are used via inhalers, and their proper use is significant for effectively treating these diseases. patients misuse it. However, some studies showed that many physicians also do not know the meter dose inhaler with spacer technique. This study aimed to assess metered-dose inhalers technique among postgraduate trainee doctors. METHODOLOGY cr...