Proper Use of the Metered Dose Inhaler in Children Utilizing a One-On-One Teaching Plan

Abstract

The regular use of inhaled anti-inflammatory agents with inhaled B-agonists for rescue is considered the mainstay of therapy for long-term asthma. The success of metered-dose inhalers (MDls) in treating lung disease depends chiefly on inhaler technique, patient compliance, and appropriate dosage. A pilot study to examine the effectiveness of a teaching tool for proper MDI use in a population whose age ranged from 8 to 12 years was conducted in a military pediatric asthma clinic. [truncated]

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 1996
Accession Number
AD1011504

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  • Janet L. Bourne

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  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Drug Therapy
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nebulizers And Vaporizers
  • North America
  • Personnel Management
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases
  • Students
  • Therapy
  • United States

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  • Medicine

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