Review article

Inhaled Medication in Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – Can we Accomplish More?

Neven Tudorić

Abstract

Inhaled medication is the basis for effective treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Inhalation using various inhalers enables direct release of the drug into the airways, with in situ action that allows for rapid effect with lower drug dose and fewer overall side effects. The use of inhalers is often compromised by usage errors, which may lead to an absence of pulmonary drug deposition, and ultimately to a notably graver course of the disease and unnecessary costs. This work summarizes the basic postulates of the use of inhaled medication, critical inhaler errors, and the importance of continuous education of patients, in which an educated and motivated physician plays a central role.

Keywords

inhaled medication; asthma; COPD; inhaler; inhalation; patient education; motivated physician

Hrčak ID:

264155

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/264155

Publication date:

18.10.2021.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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