title: [Inhaled therapy in asthma].
abstract: Because of its advantages, inhaled administration of aerosolized drugs is the administration route of choice for the treatment of asthma and COPD. Numerous technological advances in the devices used in inhaled therapy in recent decades have boosted the appearance of multiple inhalers and aerosolized drugs. However, this variety also requires that the prescribing physician is aware of their characteristics. The main objective of the present review is to summarize the current state of knowledge on inhalers and inhaled drugs commonly used in the treatment of asthma. The review ranges from theoretical aspects (fundamentals and available devices and drugs) to practical and relevant aspects for asthma care in the clinical setting (therapeutic strategies, education, and adherence to inhalers).
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neumología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Institut d'Investigació Biomédica Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España. Electronic address: vplaza@santpau.cat.
authors.forename: Vicente
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Plaza Moral
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neumología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Institut d'Investigació Biomédica Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Departament de Medicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.
authors.forename: Jordi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Giner Donaire
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents
keywords: Aerosolized drugs; Asma; Asthma; Fármacos aerosolizados