During the ERS International Congress 2020, it was great to catch up with our Editorial Board member, Prof. Peter J Barnes (Imperial College, London, UK), to continue the discussion around Smart Inhalers and how they could help optimise inhaler use in patients.
Questions
- How common is poor adherence and inhaler technique in people with asthma and COPD and what are the clinical consequences? (0:15)
- What are the most common mistakes in inhaler use? (2.32)
- What factors are associated with poor adherence? (3:19)
- Could you give us a brief overview of the available types of Smart inhalers and how they work? (4:46)
- What evidence supports the effectiveness of Smart inhalers and what other studies are needed before they enter everyday practice? (6:25)
Speaker disclosure: Peter J Barnes has acted as a scientific advisor and speaker for Teva.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media.
Filmed in coverage of the ERS International Congress 2020.
