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Asthma not improving? You might be using your inhaler incorrectly

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that seriously affects millions of men, women, and children across the world. But the news is, it can be effectively managed with the right treatment. Central ...
Medical Xpress

Inhaler misuse leads to mismanagement of COPD symptoms and increased exacerbations, research finds

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler ...
News Medical

Improving COPD outcomes through enhanced inhaler education and technique

Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person's ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional education about proper inhaler ...
EurekAlert!

Phone-based education improves inhaler use in people with COPD

Miami (April 29, 2026) – Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic ...
Altoona Mirror

Learning proper inhaler technique

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medications, but you didn't tell us how to ...
Medscape

Physical and Mental Factors Promote Poor COPD Inhaler Technique

Cognitive impairment, manual dexterity, and suboptimal peak inspiratory flow are associated with inadequate inhaler technique and poor outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
News Medical

Phone-based education significantly improves inhaler technique for COPD patients

Guiding people on how to correctly use inhaled medications via a phone-based program can help improve technique, according to a new study in the March 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ...
Healio

Online inhaler technique resources often overlook critical steps

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Online resources tended to feature more steps on inhalation technique rather than preparation/first use and post ...
Business Wire

On the Line for Lung Health: Telephone Training Helps COPD Patients Perfect Inhaler Use

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study published in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation shows how an innovative phone-based inhaler education program ...
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The doctor explains: Asthma attack cases increase during winter—is it possible to prevent them even without an inhaler?

Winter has arrived in most parts of the country, and the mercury has begun to drop. While this season is pleasant for many, ...
EurekAlert!

Inhaler misuse leads to mismanagement of COPD symptoms, increased exacerbations

MIAMI (August 20, 2024) – Inhaler misuse leading to inadequate medication delivery impacts a person’s ability to manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and additional ...