Observational studyIndian journal of pharmacology
Evaluation of relationship of inhaler technique with asthma control and quality of life.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Pharmacist's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward proper inhaler technique.Journal of public health research · 2025Article
- Factors affecting asthma control in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Gaps in asthma diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries.Frontiers in allergy · 2023Article
- Rapid and Deep versus Normal Breathing in Salbutamol Inhalation Effectiveness; a Letter to Editor.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2021Article
- A multicenter, open-label, noninterventional study to evaluate the impact on clinical effects, user-friendliness and patients' acceptance of AirFluSal Forspiro in the treatment of asthma under real-life conditions (ASSURE).Pragmatic and observational research · 2019Article
- Association of Asthma Control and Metered-Dose Inhaler Use Technique among Adult Asthmatic Patients Attending Outpatient Clinic, in Resource-Limited Country: A Prospective Study.Canadian respiratory journal · 2019Observational
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Abstract
introductionThere is a need to assess erroneous steps in the use of inhaler devices in people who have asthma. The objectives of this study were to assess the inhaler technique in patients who have asthma, the factors affecting improper technique, and the association of inhaler use with asthma control, hospital visits, and quality of life (QOL) of patients who have asthma.
methodsIt was an observational, prospective, cross-sectional study conducted on patients with bronchial asthma. Patients were enrolled in the study; their history was recorded and they were asked to use inhaler in the presence of an investigator and the technique was scored. Asthma control and QOL of patients were assessed using asthma control questionnaire and Mini Asthma QOL questionnaire.
resultsA total of 330 patients completed the study. Nearly 36.6% of the patients performed the steps incorrectly. Breathing normally for 30-60 min postinhaler use was the most common step done incorrectly. Patients with poorly controlled asthma (
conclusionAll patients, particularly those above 40 years, should be given proper instructions regarding inhaler use to obtain therapeutic advantage.
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