2001
DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.121.79
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Clinical Characteristics of Asthmatic Patients Prescribed Various β-Agonist Metered-Dose Inhalers at Yamagata University Hospital

Abstract: To determine the prescription characteristics of b-agonist metered-dose inhalers (MDI), we retrospectively investigated all prescriptions containing one ofˆve types of b-agonist MDIs available at Yamagata University Hospital in 1997, as well as patients' characteristics. The total number of asthmatic patients was 225 (age, 11-79, mean, 47.2) in 1997. Fenoterol MDI was prescribed to patients who visited the hospital at regular periods and had more severe asthma. Isoprenaline MDI also was not prescribed forˆrst-… Show more

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“…25 Respiratory care therapists should be used in the outpatient setting since they are most proficient among all health care providers in the proper use of an MDI. 26 When prescribing an MDI for the first time, patient preference may also be useful for assessing acceptance and compliance with a device.…”
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“…25 Respiratory care therapists should be used in the outpatient setting since they are most proficient among all health care providers in the proper use of an MDI. 26 When prescribing an MDI for the first time, patient preference may also be useful for assessing acceptance and compliance with a device.…”
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confidence: 99%