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  • A59 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF AIRWAYS...
    Takita, K; Kondo, R; Horiguchi, T

    American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 01/2017, Letnik: 195
    Journal Article

    Asthma is characterized by chronic respiratory tract inflammation, which requires periodic inhalation therapy. Because the operational technique differs among the various available inhalers, the correct method of use is unclear, which can result in reduced treatment efficacy, misdiagnosis of treatment-resistant asthma, and consequential treatment step-up. Thirty-three outpatients (13 men, 20 women) under treatment for asthma (12 by puffer metered-dose inhaler, and 21 by dry powder inhaler containing inhaled corticosteroids), with an Asthma Control Test (ACT) score of 20-24, were randomly assigned to the DVD-viewing group (17 subjects) or non-viewing group (16 subjects).