The FRI deposition profiles highlighted significant differences between the VHCs on test, with intrathoracic delivery for the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* VHC system being almost double that of the other two VHC systems and being similar to the MDI alone with perfect coordination
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
The widely differing inspiratory flow profiles from Turbuhaler† DPI contributed to greater variability in delivered dose to the carina.
MDI delivery via the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* VHC resulted in significantly increased mass to the carinal region irrespective of inhalation maneuver as well as reduced oropharyngeal deposited mass which in vivo is likely to result in reduced throat irritation or thrush in the mouth and throat.
If you suffer from Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), simple tasks can start to feel larger than life. While there is no cure, there are steps you can take to improve your health and quality of life.
While it’s one of the most anticipated seasons of the year, summer can also be the most difficult season for Canadians living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). We want to help you make the most of it! Here’s what you need to know about summer, and how you can enjoy yours this year.
We invite you to join the latest “Ask the Expert” session with Kathy Hayward, Respiratory Educator at Calgary COPD & Asthma Program, as she provides tips for how to best manage COPD, the importance of mucus clearance and inhaled medications, and the impact COVID-19 may have on COPD.
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
Effective management of your COPD patients in COVID times - How to help keep them out of the hospital
We invite you to join in on the conversation with Dr. Alan Kaplan as he discusses COVID-19 risk for COPD patients, pharmacological and non-pharmacological COPD treatments, and tips for conducting virtual COPD visits.
