| The ADMIT series - issues in inhalation therapy. 6) Training tools for inhalation devices. | |
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PMID: 21049263 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Inhaled medications are the preferred therapies for patients with asthma and COPD, but their effectiveness is limited by the patient's ability to use the device properly, an issue often neglected when these medications are prescribed. Correct inhaler technique must be taught and learnt, and requires educational and motivational programs aimed at patients and healthcare providers alike. Written instructions alone are manifestly insufficient: education must include practical demonstration and periodic re-assessment and reeducation, since correct technique and motivation usually deteriorate with time. Several devices are available on the market, the purpose of which is to train patients to use inhalers correctly. They are often directed at particular devices or groups of devices and/or particular critical aspects of technique. This paper reviews the devices currently available for training patients in the correct use of both pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs). |
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Authors:
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Federico Lavorini; Mark L Levy; Chris Corrigan; Graham Crompton; |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Primary care respiratory journal : journal of the General Practice Airways Group Volume: 19 ISSN: 1475-1534 ISO Abbreviation: Prim Care Respir J Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-01 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101121543 Medline TA: Prim Care Respir J Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 335-41 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Immunoallergology, Respiratory Diseases and Cell Therapy, University of Florence, Italy. f.lavorini@dac.unifi.it |
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