A CFD study of a pMDI plume spray [PDF]
, 2014 Uncorrected proofAsthma is an inflammatory chronic disease characterized by airway obstructions disorders. The treatment is usually done by inhalation therapy, in which pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) are preferred devices.
Ferreira, Ana C. M. +4 more
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Trends in inhaler use and associated carbon footprint: a sales data-based study in Europe [PDF]
BMJ Open Respiratory ResearchBackground Physicians are being encouraged to favour dry powder inhalers (DPI) over pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) on environmental grounds. The EU is reviewing the F-gas regulation to accelerate emission phase-down targets.
Lauri Lehtimäki +4 more
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Switching to the Dry Powder Inhaler: Disease Control with a Lower Carbon Footprint [PDF]
Pulmonary TherapyIntroduction Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) have a 20–40-fold lower carbon footprint compared to pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs). Switching from pMDI to DPI is therefore beneficial from an environmental perspective, but many health care ...
Christer Janson +4 more
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In Silico Lung Deposition Profiles of Three Single-Inhaler Triple Therapies in Patients with COPD Using Functional Respiratory Imaging [PDF]
International Journal of COPDDave Singh,1 Nicolas Roche,2,3 Libo Wu,4 Hosein Sadafi,5 Jan De Backer,6,7 Navid Monshi Tousi,5 Jonathan Marshall8 1Respiratory Research Group, University of Manchester, Medicines Evaluation Unit, Manchester University National Health Service Foundation ...
Singh D +6 more
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Research on Chinese patent classification based on structured features [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe three dimensions of Function, Structure, and Purpose are fundamental to patent classification and play a decisive role in improving the accuracy of patent information categorization. By providing targeted abstracts for each of these three dimensions,
Ran Li, Wangke Yu, Shuhua Wang
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South African Medical Journal, 2022 Background. Children with asthma often lack the strength to activate their pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI). A recently developed sleeve device that attaches to a pMDI reduces the activation force of pMDIs from 36 - 39 Newtons (N) to 12.6
K B Mapondela, R Dey, M Levin
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Comparison of Inhaler Device Techniques Before and After Training in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Introduction: In the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the administration of drugs with an inhaler is often used. Improper usage of inhaler devices can result in suboptimal therapeutic effects which inturn can lead to the ...
S RAJESH KUMAR JAIN
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Efficacy and safety of budesonide/formoterol pMDI vs budesonide pMDI in asthmatic children (6–<12 years) [PDF]
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2017 The efficacy and safety of budesonide/formoterol pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) have been demonstrated in patients with asthma at least 12 years old.To evaluate the efficacy of 2 formoterol doses added to budesonide as fixed combinations vs budesonide alone in children 6 to younger than 12 years with asthma.This randomized, double-blinded ...
Pearlman, David S. +8 more
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Brand and generic use of inhalation medication and frequency of switching in children and adults : a population-based cohort study [PDF]
, 2018 BACKGROUND: The expiration of patents of brand inhalation medications and the ongoing pressure on healthcare budgets resulted in a growing market for generics.
de Jongste, Johan C +8 more
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Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2023 Background Periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) is a safe and effective pain management technique after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); however, adding morphine and epinephrine sometimes causes adverse effects.
Changhun Han +7 more
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