This month’s Pharmacology Consult, related to this month’s special focus on Asthma and Allergy in the Office, discusses the use of asthma drug delivery and delivery devices. In addition to the ...

We tested whether health practitioners correctly used MDI-spacer devices. Of 122 subjects, 89% had instructed a patient on using a spacer. Whilst performance with the Aerochamber was the best, only 3% ...

Lung deposition of radiolabeled Ventoline (chlorofluorocarbon salbutamol, GlaxoSmithKline) pressurized metered-dose inhaler administered via the three spacer devices was measured in an animal “infant” ...

A recent study conducted in caregivers of young children with asthma receiving care at an urban, community-based clinic uncovered shockingly low rates of correct use of metered-dose inhalers (MDIs).

In the first study to evaluate inhaler technique in children hospitalized for asthma - the group at highest risk for complications and death from asthma - researchers found that nearly half of ...

Dr. Cori Daines answers the question: 'Why Use A Spacer With Rescue Inhaler?' — -- Question: Why do we need to use a spacer or chamber with our rescue inhaler? Answer: Spacers or aerochambers are ...