Sandra González-Díaz - World Allergy Organization

PMDIAdventages: It has been proven that pMDIs are a reliable and effectivemethod of delivering inhaled medication When used properly, their efficacy is at least equal to that ofother inhalation devicesDisadventages : They are relatively complicated to use effectively Several studies have revealed that a large number of patientsare unable to master the techniqueGoodman DE, Isreal E, Rosenberg M, et al. The influence of age, diagnosis and gender on proper use of metereddoseinhalers. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1994;150:1256–61Nimmo CJ, Chen DN, Matinusen SM, et al. Assessment of patient acceptance and inhalation technique of apressurized aerosol inhaler and two breath-actuated devices. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27: 922–7