Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings from the multi-country cross-sectional observational PIFotal study

Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings from the multi-country cross-sectional observational PIFotal study

Abstract Background Correct inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It is currently unknown which inhalation technique errors can be considered critical in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients on...

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Main Authors: Janwillem Kocks, Sinthia Bosnic-Anticevich, Joyce van Cooten, Jaime Correia de Sousa, Biljana Cvetkovski, Richard Dekhuijzen, Lars Dijk, Marina Garcia Pardo, Asparuh Gardev, Radosław Gawlik, Iris van der Ham, Ymke Janse, Federico Lavorini, Tiago Maricoto, Jiska Meijer, Boyd Metz, David Price, Miguel Roman Rodriguez, Kirsten Schuttel, Nilouq Stoker, Ioanna Tsiligianni, Omar Usmani, Jaco Voorham, Marika T. Leving
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Inhaler technique
Inhaler errors
COPD health status
Exacerbation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02566-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02566-6

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