In a recent column, you noted that many patients do not properly use their inhaled asthma /chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medications, but you didn’t tell us how to properly use them. I’d hate ...

Just 24.7% of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) included in the study demonstrated correct usage of their inhaler. New study findings indicate that accurate inhaler ...

Anticoagulants, which reduce the blood’s ability to clot, are only a “good thing” to take if you are at a high risk for a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Many people manage their asthma with an inhaler — but they may not be using it correctly. Studies show that nearly 90% of patients with an inhaler make at least one ...

For people with asthma or severe allergies, medical devices like inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors, such as EpiPen, can be lifesaving. However, a new study by the University of Texas Medical ...

SaveHealth reports seven asthma medication categories, including inhaled corticosteroids and biologics, helping manage ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A simple handheld training device doubles the likelihood that patients with asthma will achieve the correct inspiratory flow when using their medication inhalers. After ...

Leah J. Witt, MD: Hello. I'm Dr Leah Witt. Welcome to season one of Medscape InDiscussion, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) podcast series. Today we're talking medications, especially ...

Most patients usually administer their medication, which can range from swallowing pills to injecting insulin. But they do not always get it right, as noted by Vereityinfo. According to experts, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A Montreal Cognitive Assessment score of 16 or less, which implies dementia, predicted errors in using inhalers.