Medscape

Majority of Hospitalized Patients With COPD Misuse Inhalers

Approximately two thirds of hospitalized adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) received suboptimal treatment with inhalers, mainly resulting from errors, based on data from 96 ...
Healio

Hospitalized patients with COPD misuse nearly 70% of inhalers

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. When a patient made a ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

High Rates of Inhaler Misuse Found Among Patients With COPD Using Soft Mist Inhalers

Misuse of soft mist inhalers (SMIs) is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with low education levels, higher symptom scores, and a shorter ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Breathing better: Riverside program works to lower COPD readmission rates

GLOUCESTER — In April alone, Leatrice Croswell was hospitalized three times for severe shortness of breath linked to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. By then, Croswell, a ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Many Patients With COPD Found to Have Poor Adherence to Long-Acting Inhalers

Researchers explained that educational level, duration of disease, and inhaler type may affect adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Most patients with chronic ...
AOL

Are COPD inhalers covered by Medicare?

Various types of inhalers, including short- and long-lasting options, are available for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person can get a COPD inhaler through Medicare Part D ...