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To Your Good Health: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Dr. Roach: Learning the proper inhaler technique for asthma/COPD meds

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, but you didn't tell us how to ...
Healio

Retraining may prevent asthma, COPD patients’ inhaler technique from getting worse

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One-time training sessions only provide temporary improvements in technique. Digital technologies may help ...
Reuters

Your inhaler's watching you: drugmakers race for smart devices

LONDON (Reuters) - Makers of inhalers to treat asthma and chronic lung disease are racing to develop a new generation of smart devices with sensors to monitor if patients are using their puffers ...

NHS warns you should do one thing after using inhaler often prescribed for asthma

Beclometasone can be administered through various methods, including via an inhaler or 'puffer', which typically comes in ...
Healio

Parents report higher inhaler adherence vs. electronic monitor in pediatric asthma

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Hailie Smartinhaler Sensor yielded a median daily adherence of 34%, whereas the median adherence was 75% in ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

High Rates of Inhaler Misuse Found Among Patients With COPD Using Soft Mist Inhalers

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...