Background Problems with the use of inhalers by patients were noted shortly after the
launch of the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and persist today. We aimed to assess the most …

Inhaler device errors are common and may impact the effectiveness of the delivered drug.
There is a paucity of up-to-date systematic reviews (SRs) or meta-analyses (MAs) of device …

Consistent with the diversity of Latin America, there is profound variability in asthma burden
among and within countries in this region. Regional variation in asthma prevalence is likely …

Background: Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are commonly prescribed for inhalation therapy,
but correct use is critical to promoting effective medication delivery. This systematic literature …

Introduction: The inhaled route has many advantages, but requires the patient to use, and to
master the use of, an inhaler device. Poor inhaler technique and non-adherence to therapy …

A poor inhaler technique continues to represent a substantial barrier to effective asthma and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management. It can result in perceived lack of …

Medication use has always played a highly significant role in the overall management of
asthma, with appropriate use being linked to good asthma control. However, while patients …

Objective To identify and evaluate asthma/COPD measurement tools that assess any of the
five health literacy (HL) domains:(1) access,(2) understand,(3) evaluate,(4) communicate …

Introduction: Spacers offer a multitude of benefits by reducing the requirement to coordinate
inhalation with actuation and improving inhaler technique in patients using a pressurized …

Introduction The main cause of poor asthma control is mostly related to the inability of the
asthmatic subjects to use their metred‐dose inhaler (pMDI) correctly. The present study …