Choosing the right inhaler for your asthma or COPD patient

OS Usmani - Therapeutics and clinical risk management, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Appropriate selection and correct use of inhalation devices is an integral component in the
management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is well known …

New insights to improve treatment adherence in asthma and COPD

M George, B Bender - Patient preference and adherence, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD are typically managed by daily
inhaled medication. However, the efficacy of an inhaled medication depends upon a …

[HTML][HTML] European position paper on rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps 2020

WJ Fokkens, VJ Lund, C Hopkins, PW Hellings, R Kern… - 2020 - observatorio.fm.usp.br
Resumo The European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020 is the
update of similar evidence based position papers published in 2005 and 2007 and 2012 …

ERS/EAACI statement on severe exacerbations in asthma in adults: facts, priorities and key research questions

A Bourdin, L Bjermer, C Brightling… - European respiratory …, 2019 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Despite the use of effective medications to control asthma, severe exacerbations in asthma
are still a major health risk and require urgent action on the part of the patient and physician …

S2k-Leitlinie zur fachärztlichen Diagnostik und Therapie von Asthma 2023

M Lommatzsch, CP Criée, CCM de Jong… - …, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
Das Management von Asthma hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten fundamental gewandelt.
Die vorliegende Leitlinie zur Diagnostik und Therapie von Asthma wurde für pneumologisch …

Nonpharmacological management of psychological distress in people with COPD

E Volpato, I Farver-Vestergaard… - European …, 2023 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Psychological distress is prevalent in people with COPD and relates to a worse course of
disease. It often remains unrecognised and untreated, intensifying the burden on patients …

What to consider before prescribing inhaled medications: a pragmatic approach for evaluating the current inhaler landscape

F Lavorini, C Janson, F Braido… - Therapeutic …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Inhaled therapies are the cornerstone of treatment in asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and there are a multitude of devices available. There is, however, a …

[HTML][HTML] Inhalation technique errors with metered-dose inhalers among patients with obstructive lung diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of US studies

S Cho-Reyes, BR Celli, C Dembek, K Yeh… - … Diseases: Journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are commonly prescribed for inhalation therapy,
but correct use is critical to promoting effective medication delivery. This systematic literature …

Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings …

J Kocks, S Bosnic-Anticevich, J van Cooten… - BMC pulmonary …, 2023 - Springer
Background Correct inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device
preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It is currently unknown which …

Advances in pulmonary drug delivery devices for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

M Cazzola, F Cavalli, OS Usmani… - Expert opinion on drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Proper device selection is crucial for the clinical results of inhalation therapy.
However, none of the available devices fully conforms to the requirements for delivering …