Factors associated with improper metered-dose inhaler technique among adults with asthma in a primary care clinic in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mohd Arif, Nurafiza, Ping, Yein Lee, Cheong, Ai Theng, Ananthan, Roshan Nur Anand
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97270/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/97270/; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8346752/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: Metered-dose inhalers (MDI) are the most used inhalers worldwide. However, improper MDI techniques remain a significant problem and cause uncontrolled asthma. Studies worldwide have reported that the causes of inefficient inhaler technique are multifactorial. However, this topic has be...