Expectations Versus Reality in Inhalation Technique—A Case–Control Study of Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma or COPD

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Case-control study assesses inhalation technique errors in adults with asthma and COPD, highlighting educational gaps.

Only 37.8% of patients used their inhalers properly, indicating widespread inhaler misuse.
Correct inhalation technique was more common among DPI users compared to MDI users (p < 0.001).
Previous training in inhalation technique was associated with proper usage (p = 0.001).
Education about inhalation technique remains critical, as many patients still misuse their inhalers.

Domagała-Mańczyk et al. (2025) studied this question.

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