title: How to teach inhaler technique.
abstract: If adherence with therapy is to be achieved, when selecting a suitable device it is important to take into account individuals' ability to use inhalers as well as their attitude towards their disease, therapy and the acceptability of the selected device. Adherence and inhaler technique should be assessed at every consultation.
authors.affiliation: Suffolk COPD Services.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D036501:Metered Dose Inhalers; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents