The metered-dose inhaler (MDI), combined with a spacer, is the preferred method for pharmacologic management of asthma in children. Although correct use of these devices is essential, little research ...

Asthma COPD inhalers_G_466982487 The most common error related to the use of metered dose inhalers was the failure to attach the inhaler to a spacer. SAN ANTONIO ...

Struggling with your asthma medicine? An asthma inhaler works most effectively if you deliver your medication slowly, so this is where a spacer device can be useful to help you achieve this goal. Many ...

Delivery of asthma medication with pressurized metered-dose inhalers is economical, effective, and convenient. This method of delivery is a critical part of the medical management program for most ...

A recent study found that teach-to-goal methods are more effective than brief interventions in metered-dose inhaler education for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, ...

In practice it is logical that inhalers are prescribed only after patients have received training and demonstrated their ability to use the device. However, many patients are unable to use their ...

To reach the lungs, medicine from an inhaler must navigate the narrow passage of the throat, as seen in his aluminum model, without sticking to the moist sides of the passage. Tens of millions of ...

The pros and cons to using a dry powder inhaler as treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Neil Minkoff, MD: Dr Drummond, we’ve talked a little bit about the differences. You brought some ...

Switching from a metered-dose inhaler to a dry powder version for maintenance therapy more than halves the carbon footprint of people with asthma, and without any worsening of their condition, finds a ...

New research from UCLA Health suggests that certain inhalers used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are ...

The most common error related to the use of metered dose inhalers was the failure to attach the inhaler to a spacer. SAN ANTONIO — In the United States, two-thirds ...