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Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Inhalation therapy is vital for managing asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • However, frequent errors in inhalation technique (IT) among patients significantly hinder treatment efficacy.
  • This review addresses common IT errors, associated factors, consequences, and potential solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common errors in inhalation technique (IT) for asthma and COPD patients.
  • To identify factors contributing to poor IT and their clinical consequences.
  • To explore potential solutions for improving IT and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted on PubMed for publications between 2000 and 2019.
  • Keywords included: asthma, COPD, obstructive lung disease, inhalers, misuse, and errors.
  • Relevant articles were selected based on their evidence of IT problems and solutions in asthma and COPD.

Main Results:

  • Numerous studies link errors in inhalation technique (IT) to poorer prognoses in both asthma and COPD.
  • A consensus exists among researchers that poor IT correlates with inadequate symptom control.
  • Addressing IT is essential for optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Reviewing and correcting inhalation technique (IT) in all asthma and COPD patients is essential due to significant socio-economic impacts.
  • Standardizing the evaluation of IT is necessary to provide clear guidance to patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Ensuring correct inhalation manoeuvres is key to effective disease management.