Read Part I of this series here
Inhaler devices for asthma treatmentIn this second entry of this two part-series, I would like to review devices that help optimize delivery of inhaled medications to the lungs from metered dose inhalers (MDIs), including spacers/holding chambers, and some other newer features of inhalers to help patients... Read more
Asthma action plans
In this entry, I would like
to discuss the role of ‘action plans' in the care of patients with asthma.
Since asthma affects so many people, and is cared for by a range of providers,
action plans are a way for patients and providers to be able to take the right
steps in care when their asthma control... Read more
Newer measures of asthma control
In this entry, I would like
to discuss some exciting research on newer, non-invasive ways to assess asthma
control in patients. While none of these techniques are being used in routine
practice, their use is gaining momentum in the asthma research community and
they may be integrated into routine care in the... Read more
Inhaler devices for asthma treatment
In this entry (part 1 of 2),
I would like to review basic devices for delivering asthma medications. Proper
administration of asthma medications for the best results can be helped not
only by using proper technique, but also understanding a little background on
how they work. I review the basics of... Read more
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