Background Problems with the use of inhalers by patients were noted shortly after the
launch of the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and persist today. We aimed to assess the most …

In the 50 years following the introduction of the first dry powder inhaler to the market, several
developments have occurred. Multiple-unit dose and multi-dose devices have been …

Proper inhaler technique is crucial for effective management of asthma and COPD. This
multicentre, cross-sectional, observational study investigates the prevalence of inhaler …

BACKGROUND: Incorrect usage of inhaler devices might have a major influence on the
clinical effectiveness of the delivered drug. This issue is poorly addressed in management …

Inhaler device errors are common and may impact the effectiveness of the delivered drug.
There is a paucity of up-to-date systematic reviews (SRs) or meta-analyses (MAs) of device …

Although medical treatment of COPD has advanced, nonadherence to medication regimens
poses a significant barrier to optimal management. Underuse, overuse, and improper use …

The correct use of inhalation devices is an inclusion criterion for all studies comparing
inhaled treatments. In real life, however, patients may make many errors with their usual …

Errors in the use of different inhalers were investigated in patients naive to the devices under
investigation in a multicentre, single-visit, randomised, open-label, cross-over study. Patients …

Almost half of patients with COPD do not adhere to their medications. Illness and medication
beliefs are important determinants of adherence in other chronic diseases. Using the …

Background Many patients with asthma use their inhalers incorrectly, which can lead to sub-
optimal asthma control and an increased risk of exacerbations. The Accuhaler/Diskus and …