The DPI results suggest that inhalation breathing profiles can have an appreciable impact upon aerosol delivery, with one participant having much less predicted medication as fine particles
In contrast, although the inhalation profiles across all participants were also divergent when asked to inhale from the pMDI + VHC, either tidal breathing or by a slow, deep inhalation, all volunteers would have received a relatively consistent amount of medication.
It also appears that the pMDI + VHC platform delivers a larger FPM<5.0 µm for both APIs and a consequently smaller coarse particle mass. However, it is recognized that more investigation is warranted with a larger number of volunteers and with other passive DPIs having different resistances
Do you use a puffer to manage your asthma or other respiratory condition? If so, you may have heard about using a spacer with your puffer. But what is a spacer and how does it work? This article explores the benefits of using a spacer with your puffer and provides tips on how to use one properly. Whether you're new to using a spacer or just looking to improve your technique, this article has you covered.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic, progressive lung condition affecting infants, children and adults. While the global prevalence of bronchiectasis is not accurately known,1 there is a growing awareness of the disease.2
Management of your respiratory condition such as asthma or COPD is more important than ever. As such, we would like to invite you to join Dr. Douglas Mack and Dr. Mariam Hanna as they discuss:
How to best manage your and/or your child’s asthma
How to achieve good asthma control
What to do in an asthma emergency
Tips and tricks for administering inhaler medication to children
