Inhalation devices for asthma. Choosing the right one could make all the difference

Currently, no single inhaler satisfies the needs of all patients. When choosing an inhaler, a patient's competence in using it and preference for one over another are important factors. Patients will be more compliant if they have confidence in their inhalers. Successful inhalation therapy depe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian family physician 1993-11, Vol.39, p.2377-2382
Hauptverfasser:	Fong, P M, Sinclair, D E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age Factors Asthma Asthma - drug therapy Asthma - psychology Child Child, Preschool Choice Behavior Humans Medical instruments & apparatus Nebulizers and Vaporizers - classification Nebulizers and Vaporizers - economics Nebulizers and Vaporizers - standards Nebulizers and Vaporizers - supply & distribution Patient Compliance Patient Education as Topic
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Zusammenfassung:	Currently, no single inhaler satisfies the needs of all patients. When choosing an inhaler, a patient's competence in using it and preference for one over another are important factors. Patients will be more compliant if they have confidence in their inhalers. Successful inhalation therapy depends not only on choosing the correct drug and device, but also on providing excellent instruction on how to use the inhaler.
ISSN:	0008-350X 1715-5258