Uso de inhaladores orales en la rutina de pacientes con asma y epoc

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Abstract: Overall objective:To evaluate the correct technique of using oral inhalers in routine in patients with ASMA and COPD.Methods:Based on 10 articles systematically searched in free access electronic resources. This includes clinical trials, meta-analyzes, randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, observational studies that evaluate the use of the oral inhaler technique in patients with Ama and COPD. The publication date was delimited until 2014.Results: Of a population of 2,547, 62% had a technical correction of the inhalers and 38% had an incorrect technique and the main errors observed when exhaling before activating the inhaler and holding the breath for 6 to 10 seconds, other errors common actuate once inhaled.Conclusions: A high percentage of patients correctly perform the inhalation technique using a procedure that requires sequence and practice; this avoids the increase of hospitalizations and clinical complications.