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The continued need for metered dose inhalers.

G Boyd1

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, UK.

Journal of Aerosol Medicine : the Official Journal of the International Society for Aerosols in Medicine
|January 3, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are the preferred asthma treatment globally due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of use, especially with spacer devices for efficient emergency care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Devices
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are the most prevalent delivery system for adult asthma treatment globally.
  • MDIs are the preferred choice in general practice, accounting for a significant percentage of asthma prescriptions worldwide.
  • The economic advantages and versatility of MDIs make them a crucial component of asthma management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the continued importance and widespread use of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) in adult asthma management.
  • To emphasize the benefits of MDIs, including their cost-effectiveness, portability, and efficacy, particularly when used with spacer devices.
  • To advocate for the continued availability of MDIs in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical practice and prescription data regarding asthma inhaler devices.
  • Analysis of the cost-effectiveness and logistical advantages of MDIs compared to alternative devices.
  • Evaluation of the role of MDIs, with and without spacer devices, in routine and emergency asthma care.

Main Results:

  • MDIs are the most widely used inhaler for adult asthma, favored in general practice worldwide.
  • MDIs offer a cost-effective solution, with prohibitive costs associated with converting to powder inhalers.
  • MDIs with spacer devices provide effective, rapid emergency treatment, surpassing nebulizers in setup and usability.

Conclusions:

  • The metered dose inhaler (MDI) remains an essential and indispensable tool for adult asthma treatment.
  • The combination of MDIs with spacer devices offers a vital solution for accessible and rapid emergency asthma care.
  • Continued availability of MDIs is crucial for economical and effective asthma management globally.

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