58 users of metered dose inhalers for rescue (albuterol) were provided with an inhaler sensor, which time stamped each inhaler actuation. Results Rescue inhaler use was strongly correlated with E-RS:COPD score, while step counts were correlated with neither rescue use nor E-RS:COPD score. ...
Tiotropium bromide(Spiriva Respimat)is for people who have either asthma or COPD. It comes in an inhaler. Anyone over 6 can may use this medication once daily as a long-term asthma treatment. It’s used for COPD flares and long-term treatment if inhaled bronchodilators don’t help. ...
both contain an inhaled corticosteroid (a “steroid”) and an inhaled bronchodilator in one device to help with breathing. They are used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are approved for different age groups and come in different types of inhalers.Continue reading...
myCOPD reduced the number of critical errors in inhaler technique compared to usual care with written self-management. This provides a strong basis for further exploration of the use of app interventions in the context of recently hospitalised patients with COPD and informs the potential design of ...