Continuing our series, Dr Andrew Whittamore debunks some common myths about asthma – and explains some less well-known facts ...

Aim: (1) To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of treatment using nebulizers vs pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with or without a spacer/holding chamber vs dry powder inhalers (DPIs ...

Aim To evaluate whether healthcare professionals within the local community are able to counsel paediatric patients on the essential steps required for drug delivery with multi-dose inhalers (MDI), ...

Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) have 10 times this footprint (82–119gCO2e ... 9/17 patients lost a point due to not using a spacer. 9/17 patients said they use a spacer. 4/9 find cleaning a spacer ...

AIM To assess the efficacy of budesonide given by means of a metered dose inhaler, spacer, and face mask in reducing the incidence of coughing and wheezing episodes up to 12 months after acute viral ...

Methodology Across primary and secondary care, the inhaler technique of 587 adult inhaler users (females 58.4%) was observed (pMDI n=50, pMDI plus spacer n=57 ... In pressurised metered dose, breath ...

Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) for COPD and asthma contribute to climate change, and countries are moving away from their use.

Researchers from Keele University have said there are multiple barriers preventing clinicians from prescribing alternative treatments for asthma patients, despite guidance calling for a move toward ...

The use of pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) for asthma treatment is thought to be one of the biggest contributors to the NHS' carbon footprint, with pMDIs making up 70% of inhalers ...

However, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned that asthma sufferers should not rely on ...

A single daily preventer dose of inhaled corticosteroid (beclomethasone), taken mid afternoon, may be the best timing for effective asthma control as it suppresses the usual nocturnal worsening of ...