Optimizing Inhaler Therapy and Techniques

The chapter delves into the benefits of combining inhaled corticosteroids with long-acting beta agonists in inhalers as per recent guidelines. It provides detailed guidance on the proper usage of different types of inhaler devices and emphasizes the importance of understanding how medications are delivered to patients. Strategies to improve medication deposition into the lungs, challenges patients face with proper inhalation techniques, and the economic aspects of inhalers are discussed, along with techniques to enhance patient education and retention rates.