Assessing their knowledge of inhaler technique, peak flow meter technique, and environmental triggers allows healthcare professionals to identify any gaps in knowledge and provide necessary guidance and support. This assessment helps ensure that patients are properly managing their conditions and minimi...
A previous study evaluating inhaler technique and asthma control as part of the UK IMPACT (Improving the Management of Patients Asthma and COPD Treatment) asthma review service also reported that approximately a third of patients failed the pMDI inspiratory flow criteria (10-50 L/min) after ...
zCheck patient’s inhaler, spacer/holding chamber, and peak flow technique. zReview symptom/peak flow monitoring. zProvide education, emphasizing medication adherence and medication administration technique. zReview methods of reducing exposure to relevant allergens and irritants. ...
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory condition characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and airflow obstruction. The disease is believed to result from the complex interaction of host and environmental factors that increase disease predisposition, with inflammation causing symptoms and structural ch...
How does a peak-flow test work? Another test is the peak expiratory flow test or peak flow test. This small machine measures how fast you can blow air out of your lungs in a single breath. The result is known as your peak expiratory flow rate or PEFR. You might be asked to do this...
We investigated the correlation of peak inspiratory flow (PIF) with peak expiratory flow (PEF) in 29 bronchial asthma patients, and the improvement of inhalation technique with a dry powder inhaler (DIP) before and after medical consultation in 3 patients. There was a significant positive ...
Peak expiratory flow was measured with the patient seated and using a mini-Wright flow meter. The measurement was taken as the best of three blows from total lung capacity with no breath hold. Admitting staff were trained in the technique and were asked to record all three blows and to ...
The use of written //www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/action-plan/ Severe asthma Severe asthma is defined as “asthma that is uncontrolled, despite adherence with maximal optimised high-dose inhaled corticosteroids with LABA treatment and management of contributory factors, or that require...
peak flow meters, symptom diaries, and written action plans may improve outcomes.2,3,37 The association between patient enablement and asthma control has been tested in some studies.36 Patients may value self-management,38 but this is not always the case as inhaler technique may be faulty ...
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