Are Asthma Inhalers Changing?

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In Emergency Departments, Changes In Asthma Treatment Improve Wait Time And Patient Care

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Changes in Inhaler Devices for Asthma And COPD - Health News - redOrbit

redorbit.com — “Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involve chronic inflammation and constriction of the bronchioles. Optimal therapy for many patients requires control of both pathologic mechanisms through the use of inhaled bronchodilators and corticosteroids.View full resource at redorbit.com

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BMC Pulmonary Medicine | Abstract | Utilization and responsiveness of the asthma control test (ACT) at the initiation of therapy for patients with asthma: A randomized controlled trial

biomedcentral.com — “The aim of this study was to assess the responsiveness of the asthma control test (ACT) to detect changes at the initiation of therapy and its utilization in the initiation of asthma treatment.View full resource at biomedcentral.com

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Responsiveness of the asthma control test (ACT) at the initiation of therapy for patients with asthma. http://t.co/LT4a0cbb

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Dr. MacGinnitie says kids with asthma & allergies have to make the commitment to take their medicine every day at home http://t.co/Zei492lK

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Gamification Helps Patients Breathe Easier | Health Care Social Media | Scoop.it

scoop.it — “That may not sound like a huge deal. Even someone who isn’t asthmatic and has never used an inhaler can probably visualize the process: shake, press down and take a big-gulp inhale. Easy enough? Not quite. Apparently, nearly 75% of patients use their inhalers improperly–an error that can lead to hospitalization, even death.View full resource at scoop.it

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Louisville to launch data-driven asthma study | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

courier-journal.com — “Asthma affects more than 100,000 people in the metro area, and the city is going high-tech to try to figure out what's behind the problem. As many as 500 Louisville residents will be equipped with 'smart' emergency inhalers that will track the time and location of their asthma attacks. It's part of a study scheduled to begin in May.View full resource at courier-journal.com

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Asthma patients will be equipped with “smart” albuterol inhalers that track time and location of rescue medication use http://t.co/HS0U0wt8

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Asthma Inhalers and Other Hidden Pet Poisons - Asthma Center - EverydayHealth.com

everydayhealth.com — “If your pet gets its paws on your trusty asthma inhaler, the overdose of medication can lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Combination Inhalers (Steroids Plus Bronchidilators) for Childhood Asthma | The NNT

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Asthma Inhalers and Other Hidden Pet Poisons - Asthma Center - EverydayHealth.com

everydayhealth.com — “If your pet gets its paws on your trusty asthma inhaler, the overdose of medication can lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction.View full resource at everydayhealth.com

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Novartis' Arcapta Neohaler now available in the U.S. for COPD treatment

news-medical.net — “Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced that once-daily Arcapta Neohaler (indacaterol inhalation powder) 75 mcg is now available in the US and in pharmacies nationwide.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Inhalers 'linked to child health problems' | NHS Choices | Nursing Times

nursingtimes.net — “Asthma inhalers may be linked to birth defects, the Daily Mail has today reported.View full resource at nursingtimes.net

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Behind the Headlines Inhalers 'linked to child health problems': Asthma inhalers may be linked to birth defects,... http://t.co/hcQUzo6c

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Smart Inhaler Makes Treating Asthma Into A Video Game | Co.Design: business + innovation + design

fastcodesign.com — “5,000 people with asthma end up in the hospital each day. It’s a number that’s at least partially avoidable, since as many as 75% of patients are using their inhalers improperly. The T-Haler, a prototype designed by Cambridge Consultants, is an inhaler that trains patients in using inhalers. Fitted with Wi-Fi and sensors, the T-Haler can sense how it’s being used and give real-time feedback on a computer screen. The design firm claims that, with just three minutes of training with the T-Haler, pView full resource at fastcodesign.com

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Louisville to launch data-driven asthma study | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

courier-journal.com — “Asthma affects more than 100,000 people in the metro area, and the city is going high-tech to try to figure out what's behind the problem. As many as 500 Louisville residents will be equipped with 'smart' emergency inhalers that will track the time and location of their asthma attacks. It's part of a study scheduled to begin in May.View full resource at courier-journal.com

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