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We scored inhalation technique of asthmatic children according to criteria defined by the Netherlands Asthma Foundation, and related the performance to the inhalation instructions given. For each inhaler, a number of steps were considered essential for reliable drug delivery. Patients newly referred for...
Objectives: To assess Inhalation Technique in the patients of COPD and Asthma using MDI and Rota-haler. Study prescribing trend of patient of COPD and Asthma. Methods: A prospective, interventional study conducted in Medical Outpatient Department of Sheth HJ Mahagujarat Hospital, Nadiad. Patients ...
Another method of providing inhaled beta-agonists is by using a metered dose inhaler or MDI. An MDI delivers a standard dose of medication per puff. MDIs are often used along with a "spacer" or holding chamber. A dose of six to eight puffs is sprayed into the spacer, which is then inh...
However, it was the development of beta2-selective SABA such as salbutamol (albuterol) and the advent of metered dose inhalers (MDI) in the 1950s that laid the foundation for modern inhaled beta agonist therapy. SABA use quickly became widespread. Over subsequent decades, shifting opinions and...
North West Lung Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK Alexander G. Mathioudakis Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, ...
Almost 5 million children in the United States have asthma, 1 and it is the most common reason for admission to pediatric hospitals. 2 Each year, asthma results in 10 million school absences, 2 5500 deaths,
The Global Initiative for Asthma recommends a stepwise approach to adjust asthma treatment to the needs of individual patients; inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) remain the core pharmacological treatment. However, many patients remain poorly controlled, and
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Adult Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK John E. S. Park & Mark J. D. Griffiths Editor information Editors and Affiliations Department of Intensive Care, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK A. McLuckie ...