Comparative Analysis of Peak Inspiratory Flow Rate at Discharge and Three-month Follow-up in Severe Acute Exacerbation of COPD Patients using Metered Dose Inhalers versus Dry Powder Inhalers: A Prospective Observational Study

Introduction: Patients discharged following hospitalisation for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) are prescribed Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI), or nebulisers. Drug dispersion from the inhaler and deposition in the lung depends on Peak Inspi...

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Main Authors: Lalita Fernandes, Manu Siva, Durga Lawande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2024-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/19802/70696_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_QC_Ref_Pat(PS_IS)_PF1(VD_OM)_PFA(VD_KM)_PN(KM).pdf