ASSESSMENT OF INHALATIONTECHNIQUE OF BRONCHIALASTHMA AND CHRONICOBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASEPATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARETEACHING HOSPITAL: APROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONALSTUDY

Abstract

Bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive airway disease are the two most common chronic lung diseases encountered in our hospitals. The treatment usually includes the use of bronchodilators and steroids, which are best delivered through the inhalation route. Metereddose inhalers are routinely prescribed for this purpose.