Only 7 percent asthma patients know how to use inhalers properly – America Herald


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Only 7 percent asthma patients know how to use inhalers properly
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A new study has shown that very few people know the proper usage of the medical devices containing lifesaving medications for asthma attacks and severe allergies. According to the researchers, only seven percent of the asthma patients know the correct …

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Most People With Inhalers, EpiPens Don’t Use Them Right

Most People With Inhalers, EpiPens Don’t Use Them RightEpiPens and asthma inhalers have the potential to save lives with a simple jab or puff, but a small study published today suggests that many people may be using these vital devices incorrectly.Researchers at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology observed 102 patients as they demonstrated how they would use injectable epinephrine pens – commonly referred to as EpiPens – and 44 patients as they demonstrated how they would use inhalers.Researchers learned that most of the members of each group were unable to use the devices properly, keeping them from getting the medication. …


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Study shows epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers used incorrectly – Medical Xpress

Study shows epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers used incorrectly
Medical Xpress
Millions of Americans with severe allergies and asthma are prescribed medical devices to help relieve symptoms and sometimes, to treat potentially fatal allergic reactions. Unfortunately, very few people use their prescribed medical devices properly

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Study: Very few use EpiPen, asthma inhalers correctly – The Seattle Times

Study: Very few use EpiPen, asthma inhalers correctly
The Seattle Times
“We were pretty surprised,” said Dr. Rana Bonds, the allergist who led the research published Wednesday in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “We send patients out with these devices that can save their lives and they don't know how to use …
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Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easi – 13 WTHR … – WTHR

Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easi – 13 WTHR
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Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office. "If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said. She never knew when an

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Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung … – WTHR

Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung
WTHR
Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office. "If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said. She never knew when an

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