Evaluation of Inhaler Technique among Patients with Obstructive Airway Diseases – An Observational Study
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract: Both asthma and COPD caused significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Mainstay treatment for both the diseases includes inhalation therapy. But majority of the patients do not use inhalers properly resulting in poor control of the disease also requiring frequent hospital admission. This was an observational study done at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, and Chennai with sample size of 100 patients. All these patients were already using inhalers (MDI, MDI with spacer and DPI) and their technique was assessed using standard questionnaire. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 50 to 70 years with 46% of them being male patients. 55% of the patients were diagnosed with COPD while 45% had asthma. 52% of the patients were using MDI, 36% were using MDI with Space while the remaining (12%) of the patients were using DPI. Out of 100 patients 98% of them using MDI without spacer, 89% using MDI with spacer and 94% of them using DPI had faulty technique. Patients who are using inhaler medications should have their inhaler techniques checked frequently to obtain proper control of their disease. Keywords:Asthma, COPD, Inhaler techniques, MDI, DPI
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Natraj M, Elakya M
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