A66 THE MANY FACES OF ASTHMA IN CHILDHOOD: Metered Dose Inhalation Technique Knowledge Amongst Nigerian Senior Resident Doctors

A fundamental principle in inhaled therapy efficacy and thus asthma control is patient education on proper technique of Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) use, of which the physician plays a pivotal role. Seventy-seven percent of respondents would prescribe MDI based on guideline recommendations but regula...

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Published inAmerican journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors Ndukwu, C I, Elo-Ilo, J C, Mbachu, C N P, Ezeama, N N, Ayuk, A C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Thoracic Society 01.01.2017
Subjects
Asthma
Knowledge
Respiratory therapy
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Summary:A fundamental principle in inhaled therapy efficacy and thus asthma control is patient education on proper technique of Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) use, of which the physician plays a pivotal role. Seventy-seven percent of respondents would prescribe MDI based on guideline recommendations but regular assessment of patient's technique was practiced by only 57.6%, mostly family physician attendings (p<0.001).
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970