title: Monitoring flow rates and retention of inhalation techniques using the in-check dial device in adult asthmatics.
abstract: The In-Check-Dial (Alliance Tech Medical, Granburg, TX) was used to determine adequacy of inhalation techniques and teaching of two different devices. Retention of adequate techniques, was assessed in 234 moderate to severe asthmatics. Inhalation techniques were assessed at periodic follow-ups divided into less than 1 month return visit, between 1 and 3 months, 3 to less than 6 months, and 6 months to less than 1 year. Proper inhalation techniques worsened at greater than 3 months after the last instruction. The use of the In-Check-Dial is a useful tool in teaching proper technique and monitoring the patient's ability to correctly use inhalation devices.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
authors: Karen-Lynn
authors: KL
authors: Fiato
authors: Gary K
authors: GK
authors: Iwamoto
authors: Michelle S
authors: MS
authors: Harkins
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Morelos
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003948:Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008297:Male; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents