Patient Education on Aerosol Therapy Key to Effective Asthma Control.

Reports that the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) developed joint evidence-based guidelines for the selection of aerosol delivery devices to treat patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recommendation that clinicians provide patients with sufficient instruction on the use of the aerosol inhaler in order to maximize asthma control.