ArticleCurrent therapeutic research, clinical and experimental2020
Is Inhaler Technique Associated with Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
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- Comparative In Vitro Deposition Analysis of Formoterol, Glycopyrronium, and Tiotropium Delivered via Capsule-Based DPI.Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- Recalibrating Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Nebulizers versus Inhalers for Maintenance Therapy in COPD: Past as Prologue.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2024Review
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- The effectiveness of large group demonstration training method on the use of pressurized metered-dose inhaler in elderly with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Journal of thoracic disease · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundInhalers are the mainstay of treatment for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, incorrect inhaler technique is a considerable challenge.
objectiveWe aimed to evaluate inhaler technique and its association with quality of life in a sample of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
methodsThis cross-sectional study included patients with confirmed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who were prescribed at least 1 inhaler medication on a regular basis. Patients were recruited from the outpatient pulmonary clinic of a hospital in Tehran. Inhaler technique was assessed according to a validated checklist. Patients' quality of life was evaluated using Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test.
resultsOne hundred seventy-five patients with mean (SD) age of 59.0 (10.1) years were included. Patients' devices were 192 (62.3%) pressurized metered-dose inhalers (including pressurized metered-dose inhalers plus spacer) and 116 (37.7%) dry powder inhalers. Unfortunately, only 2.86% of patients used their inhalers completely correct. The highest rate of errors was committed by patients who used metered-dose inhalers plus spacer. Patients with a higher educational degree had significantly lower rate of errors on average (
conclusionsThere is still considerable need for interventions to optimize inhaler technique. We also noted that appropriate inhaler technique is associated with better quality of life. (
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