Inhaler devices for asthma and COPD: choice and technique.
Nurses caring for patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease need a good basic knowledge of the types of inhaler devices available and which may suit, for example, a very young child, an active young person or an elderly patient with dexterity problems. This Study describes the advantages and disadvantages of some commonly prescribed devices.
Stevens
Nicola
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National Respiratory Training Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Tayside Universities NHS Trust, Dundee.
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D012646:Self Administration / Q000451:nursing
D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents