Inhaler devices for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD).
The research evidence on the effectiveness of inhaler devices for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease published in a recent issue of Effective Health Care is reviewed.
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Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Infirmary, Bradford BD9 6RJ, UK. john.wright@bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
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D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D016527:Drug Costs; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents