Alcohol-based pressurised metered-dose inhalers for use in asthma: a descriptive study

Alrasbi, M.; Sheikh, Aziz

doi:10.3132/pcrj.2008.00020

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“…Moreover, healthcare professionals need to be aware that some CFC-free inhalers contain alcohol, since certain populations may have religious and/or cultural concerns regarding the use of such preparations. 52…”

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Inhaler competence in asthma: Common errors, barriers to use and recommended solutions

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Bosnic‐Anticevich

Briggs

et al. 2013

Respiratory Medicine

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Whilst the inhaled route is the first line administration method in the management of asthma, it is well documented that patients can have problems adopting the correct inhaler technique and thus receiving adequate medication. This applies equally to metered dose inhalers and dry powder inhalers and leads to poor disease control and increased healthcare costs. Reviews have highlighted these problems and the recent European Consensus Statement developed a call to action to seek solutions. This review takes forward the challenge of inhaler competence by highlighting the issues and suggesting potential solutions to these problems. The opportunity for technological innovation and educational interventions to reduce errors is highlighted, as well as the specific challenges faced by children. This review is intended as a policy document, as most issues faced by patients have not changed for half a century, and this situation should not be allowed to continue any longer. Future direction with respect to research, policy needs and practice, together with education requirements in inhaler technique are described.

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Section: The Patient/consumermentioning

confidence: 99%

Inhaler competence in asthma: Common errors, barriers to use and recommended solutions

Price

Bosnic‐Anticevich

Briggs

et al. 2013

Respiratory Medicine

299

277

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“…47 For example, Muslim asthma patients may be reluctant to accept inhaled treatments containing alcohol and may have a preference for oral medication. 48 Patients may also have different preferences for management and care approaches, 40 which may or may not be informed by their culture or religion. Providers need to be aware of -and where appropriate, ask about -these preferences, since they can greatly impact on health behaviour and adherence to treatment and care plans; for example, attitudes towards medication may change for Muslim patients during periods of fasting 47 and alternatives should be explored in advance to ensure continuation of medication use during these times.…”

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The impact of ethnicity on asthma care

Davidson

Liu

Sheikh

2010

Primary Care Respiratory Journal

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Asthma is a significant global health problem. Asthma prevalence, its related health outcomes, and associated healthcare utilisation, vary by population group both across and within nations. Evidence of ethnic variations in the prevalence and outcomes of asthma within nations have been well documented. This review examines the impact of ethnicity on asthma, with a focus on the literature from the UK and the USA. Explanations for the unequal burden of disease experienced by ethnic minority groups include: their health beliefs, attitudes, experiences and behaviours; the problem of poor health literacy, which tends to compound the challenges inherent in crosscultural communication; concerns about the quality of care; and the relatively poor socio-economic position of minority ethnic groups and how this impacts on the wider determinants of health. We conclude by suggesting research priorities for asthma and ethnicity, along with practical actions within a collaborative care model.

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“…The consideration of such factors reiterates the need for a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s medical and social history and discussion with the patient prior to selecting appropriate systemic therapy. There is little literature on this potentially important topic 10–12 with no articles identified through a Pubmed search related to dermatology. With an ever‐increasing ethnically diverse population in the U.K., it is important for the dermatologist to be aware of the potential for objection to suggested treatments based on religious and/or cultural persuasion.…”

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