Barriers to and competency with the use of metered dose inhaler and its impact on disease control among adult asthmatic patients in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma is one of the chronic diseases which affects the airway, and inhalers are the preferred medications to treat this problem. Improper inhalational technique leads to decreased efficacy of the medication by reducing its deposition in the lungs. The aim of this study was to assess the barriers to and competency with the use of Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) and its impact on disease control among adult asthmatic patients.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital outpatient department (OPD) chronic follow up from 12-March-2018 to 15-May- 2018. Patients were interviewed face to face with questions which determined their competency, asthma control level and barriers for inhaler use.

Result<

SUBMITTER: Abegaz TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7035747 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature