The least cost-effective inhaler device is the one that the patient cannot use. In deciding which device and drug formulation to prescribe healthcare professionals should first determine the patient’s ability to use the prescribed device correctly.
Taxonomy: Asthma, Clinical resource or information, Current, Inhaler devices, Standard, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Taxonomy: Archive, Clinical resource or information, COPD, Inhaler devices, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
Deciding when to give rescue medication to a COPD patient for them to take if their symptoms deteriorate is an important part of the management of COPD.
Taxonomy: Archive, Asthma, Clinical resource or information, COPD, Inhaler devices, PCRU, 30 minutes, PCRS Produced / Collaboration
This article, from our series of articles on Getting the Basics Right produced in the Spring 2016 (Issue 7) edition of Primary Care Respiratory Update provides simple steps and guidance on working with patients to ensure good inhaler technique.