RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The effects of different inhaler devices on asthma control in patients with persistent asthma in Turkey
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP P2178
VO 40
IS Suppl 56
A1 Füsun Yildiz
A1 Serap Akcali
A1 Nese Dursunoglu
YR 2012
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/40/Suppl_56/P2178.abstract
AB AIMPersistent asthma is a chronic condition treated with continuous use of inhaler devices and stringent courses of follow-up as inhalers requires compliance and close follow-up. We aimed to investigate the effective use of inhaler devices in persistent asthma patients through patient and physician questionnaires.METHODSPatient and physician questionnaires were implemented for basic application procedures of inhalers, including trainings. Physicians evaluation of asthma control was performed by ACT™.RESULTSA total of 572 patients were enrolled at 31 centres. Evaluation of basic inhalation techniques; showed common errors; omitting exhaling before inhalation (10-15 %), mouth rinsing or incorrect inhalation (20 %) and omission of mouth rinsing. Evaluation of asthma control was performed at baseline and following visits, 22 % of asthma patients were under control at baseline, increasing to 43%. Fixed combination inhalers BDP/F solution spray, F/S discus, B/F Turbuhaler significantly reduced the rate of uncontrolled patients by p=0.004, p<0.001, p=0.003 respectively where no significant decrease was seen with B+F Aerolizer for related asthmatic group (p=0.13).View this table:Table 1. Asthma treatment with inhalers, % of uncontrolled asthma (n=572 patients)CONCLUSIONThis study collected information on specific use of inhaler devices in persistent asthma patients and a correlation in a balanced perception of use for every device by physicians and patients were shown.