MEASURING COMPLIANCE WITH INHALED MEDICATION IN ASTHMA

被引:197
作者
COUTTS, JAP [1 ]
GIBSON, NA [1 ]
PATON, JY [1 ]
机构
[1] ROYAL HOSP SICK CHILDREN,DEPT CHILD HLTH,GLASGOW G3 8SJ,SCOTLAND
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10.1136/adc.67.3.332
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Using an electronic inhaler timer device (Nebulizer Chronolog), compliance with the prescribed frequency of inhaled prophylactic medication in 14 asthmatic children was measured. Underuse occurred in 55% of study days while overuse occurred in only 2%. Such devices provide an important new tool for investigating inhaled drug compliance.
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页码:332 / 333
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