Estimation of inhalation flow profile using audio-based methods to assess inhaler medication adherence.

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are required to inhale forcefully and deeply to receive medication when using a dry powder inhaler (DPI). There is a clinical need to objectively monitor the inhalation flow profile of DPIs in order to remotely monitor patient inhalati...

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Main Authors: Terence E Taylor, Helena Lacalle Muls, Richard W Costello, Richard B Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5773205?pdf=render