Measuring compliance with inhaled medication in asthma

Measuring compliance with inhaled medication in asthma

Using an electronic inhaler timer device (Nebulizer Chronolog), compliance with the prescribed frequency of inhaled prophylactic medication in 14 asthmatic children was measured. Underuse occurred in 55% of study days while overuse occurred in only 2%. Such devices provide an important new tool for...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of disease in childhood 1992-03, Vol.67 (3), p.332-333
Hauptverfasser: Coutts, J A, Gibson, N A, Paton, J Y
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Asthma - drug therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Female
Humans
Male
Medical Records
Medical sciences
Nebulizers and Vaporizers
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Pneumology
Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases
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Zusammenfassung:Using an electronic inhaler timer device (Nebulizer Chronolog), compliance with the prescribed frequency of inhaled prophylactic medication in 14 asthmatic children was measured. Underuse occurred in 55% of study days while overuse occurred in only 2%. Such devices provide an important new tool for investigating inhaled drug compliance.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.67.3.332