Achieving good adherence to inhaled corticosteroids after weighing canisters of asthmatic children.

ABSTRACT: Background: The metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) currently available for inhaled corticosteroid delivery do not offer an integrated dose counter; therefore, it is difficult to evaluate adherence of patients. The present authors developed a linear regression equation using canister weight to calculate the number of doses actuated from the MDIs. This study aimed to assess medical adherence after the integration of regular weighing of the canisters into the routine service.  Methods: A cohort study was carried out between May 2013 and April 2014. Children aged less than 8 years with a diagnosis of asthma were recruited. The duration of adherence assessment was 24 weeks. Participants had a regular schedule every 8 weeks to obtain a new FLIXOTIDE® 125 inhaler. Parents were asked to co

SUBMITTER: Chuenjit W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5553081 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature