title: Inhaler technique and training in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
abstract: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are both common conditions with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Inhaled therapy for these conditions has a number of advantages over systemic therapy, including reduced side effects and quicker onset of action. The effective use of inhaled therapy is critically dependent upon the nature of the drug-delivery system and the ability of the patient to use the system correctly. There are a wide number of inhaler devices on the market, each with positive and negative aspects. A crucial part of patient care is to ensure that the choice of inhaler device for the individual is an effective therapy. There are a number of interventions that can help with the choice of inhaler device and also improve the ability of the patient to use inhaled therapy. Inhaler technique training needs to be a cornerstone of the care of patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to ensure optimal therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: Toby G D
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Capstick
authors.forename: Ian J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Clifton
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004867:Equipment Design; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D019141:Respiratory System Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D019141:Respiratory System Agents