ReviewCanadian respiratory journal2018
Matching Inhaler Devices with Patients: The Role of the Primary Care Physician.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Inhaler device feature preferences among patients with obstructive lung diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2020Pooled it
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- Pharmaceutical, Clinical, and Regulatory Challenges of Reformulating Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers to Reduce Their Environmental Impact.Journal of aerosol medicine and pulmonary drug delivery · 2025Review
- Access to single-inhaler triple medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China: a national survey on accessibility and utilisation.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2025Article
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- Climate-conscious inhaler prescribing for family physicians.Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien · 2024Review
- Appropriate inhaler use in children with asthma: barriers and opportunities through the lens of the socio-ecological model.The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of an educational intervention about inhalation technique in healthcare professionals in primary care: a cluster randomized trial.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Article
- Exploring General Practitioners' Preferences and Experience with Respiratory Inhaler Devices.Pulmonary therapy · 2022Article
- The importance of reminders and patient preferences to improve inhaler technique in older adults with COPD.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2022Article
- Shared Decision-Making Facilitates Inhaler Choice in Patients with Newly-Diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multicenter Prospective Study.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2022Article
- Matching the Inhaler to the Patient in COPD.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Review
- Global Quality Statements on Reliever Use in Asthma in Adults and Children Older than 5 Years of Age.Advances in therapy · 2021Article
- Comparison of pulmonary deposition of nebulizedJournal of veterinary internal medicine · 2021Article
- Essential Role of Pharmacists in Asthma Care and Management.Journal of pharmacy practice · 2021Review
- Health-care Resource Requirements and Potential Financial Consequences of an Environmentally Driven Switch in Respiratory Inhaler Use in England.Journal of health economics and outcomes research · 2021Article
- Switching Inhalers: A Practical Approach to Keep on UR RADAR.Pulmonary therapy · 2020Article
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Abstract
Poor inhaler technique and nonadherence impair the efficacy of medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A range of factors, including age, dexterity, inspiratory capacity, cognitive ability, health literacy, and ethnicity, can impact a patient's ability and intention to use their device. Treatment success can also be influenced by patient preferences and perceptions. Therefore, it is important that healthcare professionals effectively match inhaler devices to individual patients' needs and abilities and empower patients by including them in treatment decisions. Physicians must, therefore, fully understand the characteristics of each device, as well as their patients' demographic characteristics and comorbidities. Following device selection, patient training and education, including a physical demonstration of the device, are key to eliminate any critical errors that may impact on health outcomes. Inhaler technique should be frequently rechecked. This review will examine the important role of primary care providers in the selection of appropriate inhaler devices and provision of training for patients with COPD and asthma to optimize correct inhaler use and adherence. An overview of the key features of available devices and of the factors to consider when selecting devices will be provided in the context of current asthma and COPD guidelines.
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