Control in asthma and COPD – correct inhaler technique is crucial

‘The longest part of my consultation deals with inhaler technique’ is the surprise response that the audience receives during a lecture, when I am asked about my approach to the difficult asthmatic. The issue of the ‘difficult asthmatic’ is a frequent problem in clinical practice. The two commonest...

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Published in:African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine 2019, Vol.25 (3), p.103-103
Main Author: Irusen, E.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:‘The longest part of my consultation deals with inhaler technique’ is the surprise response that the audience receives during a lecture, when I am asked about my approach to the difficult asthmatic. The issue of the ‘difficult asthmatic’ is a frequent problem in clinical practice. The two commonest reasons for uncontrolled asthma are non-adherence to prescriptions and an inadequate inhaler technique.[1,2] Having ascertained the former, it then behoves the healthcare practitioner to check and reinforce the inhaler technique. In my personal experience, I have seen patients who have never been taught how to use an inhaler, nor has their inhaler technique ever been checked in up to 20 years of having had asthma.
ISSN:2617-0191
2617-0205
DOI:10.7196/AJTCCM.2019.v25i3.028