title: Faulty use of metered dose inhalers by physicians.
abstract: A questionnaire regarding use of metered dose inhalers (MDI) was administered to 38 physicians, 9 faculty members and 29 residents. Fifty-five percent of faculty members answered at least three or more of the seven steps of inhalation technique correctly as compared with 86% of residents, this was statistically significant (p value < 0.01). All the participants used to prescribe MDI to their patients. 80% of them responded that they followed package insert instructions to educate their patients. It was concluded that doctors involved with MDI use, should learn and become familiar with proper recommendation for its optimal aerosol delivery.
authors.affiliation: Medicine Department, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Hira
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010820:Physicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations