Are there potential medication-related problems that prevent COPD?
Answer:-Yes, there are potential medication related problems
that prevent COPD.
Explanation- Nonadherence to medication regimens checks a
significant barrier to optimal management.
-Improper use continue to be the most common causes of poor
adherence to therapy.
- According to a study average of 40%–60% of patients with COPD
adheres to the prescribed regimen and only 1 out of 10 patients
with a metered dose inhaler(MDI) performs all essential steps
correctly.
- Adherence to COPD therapy is depend on many factors and involves
both the patient and the primary care provider.
- The effect of patient instruction on inhaler adherence and
medication utilization in patients with COPD are not parallel the
good results reported in patients with asthma.
- Patient’s health beliefs, experiences, and behaviors play a
significant role in adherence to pharmacological therapy.
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