Assessment of inhalational techniques and changes occurs after imparting education in patients of obstructive airway diseases.

Bidyalakshmee Yumnam; Rajawat Govind Singh; Koolwal Suresh

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Assessment of inhalational techniques and changes occurs after imparting education in patients of obstructive airway diseases.

Bidyalakshmee Yumnam, Rajawat Govind Singh, Koolwal Suresh

Abstract :

Prevalence of obstructive airway diseases is on the rise all over the world. Inhalation therapy is the most recommended and efficient therapy for these respiratory diseases, but incorrect inhalation technique can cause poor disease control. Aims: The aim was to evaluate the inhalation technique of obstructive airway diseases patients using dry powder inhaler and to investigate improvement in technique after imparting education. Settings and Design: Hospital‑based observational type of descriptive study. Subjects and Methods: Consecutive nonrandom sampling method was used to enroll study subjects. Basic sociodemographic information of the study subjects was collected. The inhalation technique was visually observed and scored on checklist. Results: Correct technique was observed in only 9 (15%) patients. The step at which maximum number of patients committed mistake was step 5 (no or incomplete exhalation) (97.8%). Errors in technique were corrected more among non smokers, literate subjects, females patients, among patients with onchial asthma. Conclusions: It was found that many errors were made in the inhalation technique hence proper training and follow‑up at every visit of the patients is required to achieve the desired effects of the inhaled medications.