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Does mixing inhaler devices lead to unchecked inhaler technique errors in patients with COPD? Findings from the cross-sectional observational MISMATCH study.

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be prescribed multiple inhalers that require different techniques for optimal...

Identifying critical inhalation technique errors in Dry Powder Inhaler use in patients with COPD based on the association with health status and exacerbations: findings from the multi-country cross-sectional observational PIFotal study.

Correct inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It is...

Development of a tool to detect small airways dysfunction in asthma clinical practice.

Small airways dysfunction (SAD) in asthma is difficult to measure and a gold standard is lacking. The aim of this study was to develop a simple tool...

Factors associated with health status and exacerbations in COPD maintenance therapy with dry powder inhalers.

The study aimed to determine the associations of Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF), inhalation technique and adherence with health status and exacerbations...

European Respiratory Society guidelines for the diagnosis of asthma in adults.

Although asthma is very common, affecting 5-10% of the population, the diagnosis of asthma in adults remains a challenge in the real world, which...

Holistic Impact of CKD: A Clinical, Economic, and Environmental Analysis by IMPACT CKD.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global health problem driven by aging and the rise of comorbidities, including diabetes and hypertension....

Validating the Finnish Child and Teen Versions of the Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire.

CodeX effectively identifies high-risk patients with asthma or COPD in Dutch primary care, supporting guideline-driven treatment.

Prevention of lung attacks (LAs)/exacerbation is an important treatment goal in both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....

Treatable Traits in Patients with Obstructive Lung Diseases in a Well-Established Asthma/COPD Service for Primary Care.

The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of treatable traits (TTs) in patients with obstructive lung diseases in a primary...

Effectiveness of a systematic home-based albuminuria screening programme to detect chronic kidney disease in high-risk individuals in primary care (SALINE): a cross-sectional screening study.

Although guidelines recommend opportunistic screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with established risk factors, such as...

Asthma control and opportunities to optimize management and the healthcare provider experience using the AsthmaOptimiser online tool in Dutch general practice: the CAPTURE study.

Patients seen in general practices can achieve improved asthma control with better identification of factors that contribute to uncontrolled asthma....

Long-Term Effectiveness of a Digital Inhaler on Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Asthma Patients in Primary Care: The Cluster Randomized Controlled ACCEPTANCE Trial.

Digital inhalers can support medication adherence and asthma control in the short-term. Yet, long-term benefits are unknown.