RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Survey of the clinical use of pressurized aerosol inhalers
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 813
OP 816
VO 120
IS 7
A1 S. W. Epstein
A1 C. P. Manning
A1 M. J. Ashley
A1 P. N. Corey
YR 1979
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/120/7/813.abstract
AB Questions as to the use of pressurized aerosol inhalers were asked of 130 persons presenting for routine pulmonary function studies who had used such a device in the previous year. After spirometry was conducted the subjects used the inhaler; they were unaware that their technique of use was being observed. Only 10.8% performed correctly all 11 maneuvers suggested for the proper use of the inhalers, and 24.7% failed to perform more than 5 satisfactorily. There were significant differences in performance according to referral diagnosis (chronic obstructive lung disease v. asthma) and regularity of use of inhalers.