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Aim: (1) To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of treatment using nebulizers vs pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with or without a spacer/holding chamber vs dry powder inhalers (DPIs ...

Spacers or holding-chambers retain the medication for several seconds after its release from the MDI. They are particularly ... by priming with a puff from the inhaler (not cost-efficient ...

On demonstrating her inhaler technique, she uses a quick and deep inhalation with her pressurised metered dose inhaler and does not use her spacer device. Every consultation with a patient with asthma ...

With a metered-dose inhaler, the mouthpiece has to be tightly sealed with ... As HFA delivery results in some medication loss, a spacer may be useful. A spacer is an attachment connected to an inhaler ...

On demonstrating her inhaler technique, she uses a quick and deep inhalation with her pressurised metered dose inhaler and does not use her spacer device. Asthma is one of the most common ...

Compliance was associated with the age of the patient, spacer usage at hospital ... into the emergency department), patients were permitted to use MDIS with metered dose inhalers and/or nebulisers ...

Inhalers used to treat symptoms of respiratory disease can be potent sources of greenhouse gases. Drugmakers are planning to ...

The Biden administration has reformed Medicare, gone after bogus drug patents and pushed pharmaceutical companies to reduce inhaler costs for patients. “Climate-friendly inhalers” could jeopardize ...