Adequacy of inhaler technique used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

INTRODUCTION: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are ongoing concerns to the health system. Poor inhaler technique results in less than optimal delivery of medicine to the lungs and consequent inadequate symptom control. AIM: This study aimed to assess inhaler technique amongst...

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Main Authors: Bang C, Chew C, Bryant L, Baik SH, Wiseman D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CSIRO Publishing 2013-09-01
Series:Journal of Primary Health Care
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Online Access:http://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/assets/documents/Publications/JPHC/September-2013/JPHCOSPBryantSept2013.pdf