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Inhalation technique assessment and evaluation for the need of pharmaceutical intervention in respiratory pathologies patients [PDF]

Farmacia Hospitalaria, 2019
Objective: To evaluate rate and type of errors in inhalation technique of patients seen in hospitals at the observation area in the emergency department, as well as patients seen in the outpatients clinic at the primary care pharmaceutical consultation,
Paloma Castellano-Copa, Jaime Gulín-Dávila, Yveth Michelle Tajes-González   +2 more
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Metered dose inhalers free of chlorofluorocarbons [PDF]

BMJ, 1995
The metered dose inhaler, which is used by patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is about to undergo some substantial changes. Health professionals need to know why and how these changes are occurring so that they can ease their patients' transition from old to new. The reason for the changes lies in the thinning of the ozone
M, Partridge, A, Woodcock
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Metered-dose inhaler for asthma patients: knowledge and effects of a theoretical and practical guidance for pediatricians [PDF]

Einstein (São Paulo), 2011
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a theoretical and practical guidance on knowledge of pediatricians regarding the use of metered dose inhalers with spacers. To identify major deficiencies, correct them and train these physicians on the correct use of
Fábio Pereira Muchão, Luiz Vicente Ribeiro Ferreira da Silva Filho, Antonio Carlos Pastorino, Joaquim Carlos Rodrigues   +3 more
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Most frequent errors in inhalation technique of patients with asthma treated at a tertiary care hospital

Einstein (São Paulo)
Objective: To demonstrate the most frequent errors in inhalation technique in patients with asthma undergoing treatment at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of asthma patients aged 18 years or over ...
Carlos Leonardo Carvalho Pessôa, Maria Julia da Silva Mattos, Artur Renato Moura Alho, Marianna Martini Fischmann, Bruno Mendes Haerdy, Ana Carolina Castro Côrtes, Flávio de Oliveira Mendes, Sandra Mara Silva Brignol   +7 more
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Nebulized albuterol delivery is associated with decreased skeletal muscle strength in comparison with metered‐dose inhaler delivery among children with acute asthma exacerbations

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2021
Objective Albuterol is a β2‐agonist and causes an intracellular shift of potassium from the interstitium. Whole‐body hypokalemia is known to cause skeletal muscle weakness, but whether this occurs as a result of hypokalemia from the intracellular shift ...
Catherine Burger, Danica F. Vendiola, Donald H. Arnold   +2 more
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Inhalation Technique among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients using Metered Dose Inhaler and Dry Powder Inhaler: An Observational Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Introduction: Incorrect inhaler technique is a major contributor to poor disease control in chronic respiratory diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where therapeutic optimization is crucial.
Niraj Bam, Bibek Shrestha, Jenish KC, Grishma Kandel, Nishant Neupane   +4 more
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Practice on Metered Dose Inhaler Techniques and Its Associated Factors among Asthmatic Patients at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, East Gojjam, Ethiopia: A Prospective Study

The Scientific World Journal, 2021
Background. Asthma stands 16th among the leading causes of years lived with disability and 28th among the leading causes of disease in the world. A metered-dose inhaler remains the principal route for drug administration, and it has greater advantages ...
Tadele Asmare, Anteneh Belayneh, Bekalu Dessie   +2 more
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Asthma control in patients receiving inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist fixed combinations. A real-life study comparing dry powder inhalers and a pressurized metered dose inhaler extrafine formulation

, 2011
Background Although patients have more problems using metered dose inhalers, clinical comparisons suggest they provide similar control to dry powder inhalers.
Eszes, Noemi, Gabriele Nicolini, Chrystyn, Henry, Eszes Noemi, György Losonczy, Noemi Eszes, Henry Chrystyn, Müller, Veronika, Gabriella Gálffy, Chrystyn Henry, Nicolini Gabriele, Gálffy Gabriella, Andrea Bizzi, Lilla Tamási, Bizzi Andrea, Tamási Lilla, Gálffy, Gabriella, Tamási, Lilla, Müller Veronika, Losonczy, György, Nicolini, Gabriele, Bizzi, Andrea, Veronika Müller, Losonczy György   +23 more
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Consequences of not-shaking and shake-fire delays on the emitted dose of some commercial solution and suspension pressurized metered dose inhalers [PDF]

, 2020
Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) include hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant to generate a drug aerosol upon actuation and drugs can be formulated as solution or suspension.
Chierici, Veronica, Quarta, Eride, Buttini, Francesca, Cavalieri, Luca, Paleari, Davide, Sonvico, Fabio, Melani, Andrea S, Piraino, Alessio   +7 more
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Easyhaler®: an overview of an inhaler device for day-to-day use in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Drugs in Context, 2019
Inhalation therapy is likely to continue to dominate asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment. The pressurised metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) accounts for most of the global inhaler market, but this kind of device is difficult to ...
Federico Lavorini
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