C49 COPD: TREATMENT: Comparison Of Inhaler Use And Patient Satisfaction Between Genuair And Respimat Inhalers In Patients With COPD: A Randomized Crossover Study

Rationale: Correct inhaler technique can influence inhaler use, patient satisfaction, and compliance, which are pivotal to achieve better management of COPD. Inclusion criteria were smokers or ex-smokers (>40 years) with a diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC <70% within last 3 months) with sufficient...

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Published inAmerican journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors Ohbayashi, H, Kudo, S, Ishikawa, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Thoracic Society 01.01.2017
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Inhalers
Patient satisfaction
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Summary:Rationale: Correct inhaler technique can influence inhaler use, patient satisfaction, and compliance, which are pivotal to achieve better management of COPD. Inclusion criteria were smokers or ex-smokers (>40 years) with a diagnosis of COPD (FEV1/FVC <70% within last 3 months) with sufficient manual dexterity and cognitive ability, and who had no prior use of either device.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970