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Peak inspiratory flow rate measurement by using In-Check DIAL for the different inhaler devices in elderly with obstructive airway diseases

BACKGROUND: Inhaler device technique is a common cause of treatment failure in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dry powder inhaler (DPI) requires optimal peak inspiratory flow rate (PIFR) for drug delivery. Low PIFR generation is common in the elderly. Patient lung fun...

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Autores principales: Kawamatawong, Theerasuk, Khiawwan, Supattra, Pornsuriyasak, Prapaporn
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328129/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28260934
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JAA.S127580