title: [Role of pharmacists in the management of asthma in Africa. Survey among pharmacists from the city of Abidjan].
abstract: This questionnaire survey was conducted to assess delivery of asthma drugs in community pharmacies in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Participation rate was 88.69%. All participants stated they provide care for asthma patients either during acute episodes or between acute episodes. It was found that a considerable number of patients come to community pharmacies for care without prior medical prescription. In case of acute episodes, care is provided by the pharmacist in 59.80% of the cases. Aerosol devices are the most widely used although the technical procedures required for correct inhalation were found to be poorly understood by pharmacists. Slow-release corticosteroids are widely delivered for chronic care. Pharmacists also provide information and advice on drug compliance and concerning the importance of regular medical care and eviction of allergens.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Koffi
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ngom
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Kotchi
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Yavo
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aka-Danguy
mesh_terms: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents
vernacular_title: Rôle du pharmacien dans la prise en charge de l'asthme en Afrique. Une enquête auprès des pharmaciens d'officine de la ville d'Abidjan.