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Comparing Breath Actuated (BA) and Breath Enhanced (BE) Jet Nebulizers for the Delivery of Tobramycin Using a Simulated Adult Breathing Pattern

Inhaled tobramycin is recommended for use in cystic fibrosis patients for treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. This in vitro study looked at antibiotic delivery using a BA nebulizer/compressor system and two BE nebulizer/compressor systems.

Aidez vos patients à libérer leurs poumons -Traitement non-pharmacologique

Joignez-vous à David Gourde, Inf. et CRE, pour une discussion sur comment vous pouvez aider vos patients à libérer leurs poumons avec un traitement non-pharmacologique.

Cette session a été établie en partenariat avec Alliance Pharma.

Votre conférencier : David Gourde, Inf. B. Sc. CRE Intervenant pivot-réseau en maladies pulmonaires chroniques

Prise en charge de la santé respiratoire – Approche non-pharmacologique

Joignez-vous à Dr. Claude Poirier, Pneumologue, pour une discussion sur la santé respiratoire et comment vous pouvez aider vos patients à mieux respirer et améliorer leur qualité de vie avec une approche non-pharmacologique.

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Airway Clearance & COPD - The benefits of a non-pharmacological approach

Watch Community Respiratory Therapists Jacqueline Turvey and Joanne Terry for an interactive discussion on the benefits of Airway Clearance Therapy (ACT), and why this non-pharmacological treatment should be integrated into the action plans of patients dealing with COPD.

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Determining the Best Inhaled Delivery Devices for your Patients

Join Dr. Sacha Bhinder, HBSc, MD, FRCPC, for a review of inhaled delivery device products that are available in Canada, and how to foster customized care when choosing the most appropriate device for your patient.

How Do Different Methods of Humidification Affect Drug Delivery to a Simulated Patient Receiving Mechanical Ventilation

This study was presented at CHEST Conference 2023.

A National Audit of the Aerobika* Oscillatory Positive Pressure Device When Used to Assist Airway Clearance for Those With Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis and COPD

Patient use & evaluations of Aerobika* device across 23 UK Centres

RESULT: Improved CAT scores, 92% patients continuing Tx, 87% HCP (very) happy.

How Might Choice of Salbutamol Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Type and Use of a Spacer Impact Drug Delivery and Emissions - Best for the Patient and Environment

As current MDIs contain hydrofluorocarbon propellants, it would be beneficial to find ways to reduce carbon emissions without compromising patient safety.

This lab study investigated a way to optimize the modelled lung dose per actuation while at the same time minimizing the carbon emissions from the MDI

A National Audit of the Aerobika* Oscillatory Positive Pressure Device When Used to Assist Airway Clearance for Those With Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis and COPD

Patient use & evaluations of Aerobika* device across 23 UK Centres

RESULT: Improved CAT scores, 92% patients continuing Tx, 87% HCP (very) happy.

Development of a Prototype Patient Respiratory Management Mobile Health Application Using Validated Tools to Assess User Experience

More consistent dose delivery was achieved with the breath actuated technology rather than breath enhanced. Delivering medication only when the patient inhales would result in more stable therapy if I:E ratio was to change with disease< progression or if the patient took breaks to talk during treatment.

Cost Effectiveness Comparison of a Dry Powder Inhaler to a Metered Dose Inhaler plus Valved Holding Chamber based on an In-Vitro Drug Delivery Model

Conclusions:

From a UK perspective, BUD/F delivered via an MDI + VHC offers an economic benefit for the treatment of patients with mild asthma. Further analysis is required to determine if there would be any quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) effects based on the chosen intervention.

May is Asthma Awareness Month

Asthma impacts different people in different ways. Most people are able to control their asthma with regular use of their controller medication and using their reliever medication when necessary. However, for many it can be difficult to recognize when their asthma is not controlled. When asthma is well-controlled, you will experience little to no asthma symptoms.

Evaluation of a New On-the-Go Spacer for Delivery of a MART Metered Dose Inhaler Therapy

This study aims to determine if a portable VHC could improve MART therapy effectiveness outside of the home.

May is Asthma Awareness Month

Asthma impacts different people in different ways. Most people are able to control their asthma with regular use of their controller medication and using their reliever medication when necessary. However, for many it can be difficult to recognize when their asthma is not controlled. When asthma is well-controlled, you will experience little to no asthma symptoms.

Laboratory Study to Evaluate a Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler with Valved Holding Chamber Use Scenario in COVID-19 Situation where pMDIs in Short Supply

Conclusions:

The most efficient and effective delivery method remains that recommended in the device IFU (one actuation inhaled at a time, as well inhalation as soon as possible after actuation)
However, this laboratory-based study has indicated that a modified common-canister protocol with an anti-static VHC as the aerosol transfer vehicle has the potential to be a viable ‘off-label’ proposition in hospital situations where there is an urgent need to conserve pMDI medication as well as avoid cross-contamination from pathogenic viruses or bacteria

The Impact of Inhalation Delay on Lung Drug Delivery: Using Functional Respiratory Imaging (FRI) to Compare Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) and MDI/ Valved Holding Chamber (VHC) Systems

PRESENTED AT VIRTUAL ATS 2020

Evaluations of inhaler use have demonstrated that mishandling of MDIs is commonplace.
One of the most common errors is the failure to coordinate inhalation with actuation of the inhaler
One of the reasons why VHCs are often prescribed, is to reduce the severity of this error
This Functional Respiratory Imaging (FRI) based study assessed the likely severity of a short inhalation delay (from actuation) with an MDI alone and how it contrasted to the use with a VHC

Laboratory Investigation into the drug delivery performance of different brands of valved holding chamber / spacer with child facemask

We report a study in which several child mask VHCs were evaluated using a model of a 4-year-old child to deliver fluticasone.

Inspiratory Profiles from Volunteer Adults who Have Read the Patient Instructions for Use for Two Passive Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) Compared with those from a Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler with Valved Holding Chamber (pMDI+VHC)

This study was presented at the Drug Delivery to the Lungs, 2022.

Using Functional Respiratory Imaging (FRI) to Compare Predicted Airway Deposition Between Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler (pMDI) with AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* Valved Holding Chamber (VHC) and Two Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) in a COPD patient

This study was presented at the Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference, 2022.

Medication-Based Treatment

Living with Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease, characterized by narrowing of the airways and excess mucus production. People with asthma typically suffer from chest tightness/pain, shortness of breath, and episodes of coughing and wheezing.

Non-Medication-Based Treatment & Therapies

Types of Medication

AEROCHAMBER2GO* Chamber - Stress-Free Medication Delivery

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Living with NTM Lung Disease

Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is a chronic, progressive condition caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria. NTM lung disease occurs more frequently in older adults and people with other lung diseases, like bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).