Real-life effectiveness of inhaler device switch from dry powder inhalers to pressurized metred-dose inhalers in patients with asthma treated with ICS/LABA.

Hae-Sim ParkDukyong YoonHyun Young LeeGa-Young BanSimon Wan Yau MingJoanna Ling Zhi JieVictoria CarterAntony HardjojoJob Frank Martien van Boven David J Price

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2019)

Switching to and persisting with pMDI was associated with decreased asthma exacerbations and improved asthma control. The majority of patients persisted with the switch to pMDI for ICS/LABA treatment.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
end stage renal disease
allergic rhinitis
newly diagnosed
cystic fibrosis
ejection fraction
randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
systematic review
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
air pollution