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    Demographic and asthma-related characteristics of asthmatics using pressurized metered dose inhalers and dry powder inhalers
    (European Respiratory Soc Journals Ltd, 2024) Aksu, Kurtulus; Solak, Gurgun Tugce Vural; Mutlu, Levent Cem; Mutlu, Pinar; Sahin, Gorkem Vayisoglu; Ture, Ezgi Erdem; Yormaz, Burcu
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    Demographic and Asthma-Related Characteristics of Asthmatics Using Pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers and Dry Powder Inhalers
    (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2024) Aksu, Kurtulus; Solak, Gurgun Tugce Vural; Mutlu, Levent Cem; Mutlu, Pinar; Sahin, Gorkem Vayisoglu; Ture, Ezgi Erdem; Yormaz, Burcu
    Background: Asthma controller medications can be delivered via pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) or dry powder inhaler (DPI) devices.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of exacerbations and satisfaction rate with device use in asthmatics using pMDIs or DPIs.Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted in adults who used pMDIs or DPIs with correct inhaler technique and good adherence for asthma treatment. Demographic and asthma-related characteristics of the subjects and data regarding device satisfaction were collected through a face-to-face interview in the outpatient clinic. Rates of pMDI and DPI users and the data were compared between the two groups.Results: The study included 338 patients (mean age: 48.6 +/- 14.5 years, 253 [74.9%] women). Among participants, 96 (28.4%) were using pMDI and 242 (71.6%) were using DPI. The age of patients using pMDI were significantly lower compared with DPI users. No significant difference was observed in terms of device satisfaction and clinical outcomes of asthma between pMDI and DPI users with good inhaler technique and good adherence.Conclusion: More asthmatics use DPIs, however, pMDIs are used in younger asthmatic patients. No significant difference in terms of device satisfaction and clinical outcomes of asthma was observed between pMDI and DPI users.
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    Implementation of written asthma action plan among asthma patients in Türkiye: a multicenter, cross-sectional, descriptive study
    (TUBITAK, 2024) Aksu, Kurtuluş; Vural Solak, Gürgün Tuğçe; Mutlu, Pınar; Mutlu, Levent Cem; Vayişoğlu Şahin, Görkem; Yormaz, Burcu; Çapraz, Aylin
    Background/aim: There is currently no data from Türkiye on whether, following a diagnosis of asthma, patients are given an asthma action plan to implement. There is also no data on whether patients can manage their treatment based on the provided asthma action plans. The present study aimed to determine the use of asthma action plans in Türkiye and the awareness levels of patients about these plans. Materials and methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the outpatient immunology, allergy, and pulmonology clinics of secondary and tertiary healthcare centers. Adult asthmatics filled out a case registration form regarding age, sex, educational status, duration of asthma, and smoking history. Subjects answered the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) assessment of control questions, indicated whether they had previously been offered an asthma action plan, and if they had received one, whether they benefited from it. Results: Data from 265 asthmatic adults (mean age: 48.4 years, standard deviation: 13.4 years), including 194 (73.2%) females were analyzed. The asthma of 212 (80.0%) patients was controlled, and was uncontrolled in 53 (20.0%) patients. An asthma action plan had been mentioned to 91 (34.3%) of the 265 patients. Among these 91 patients, 85 (93.4%) had been given a written asthma action plan, and 85 (93.4%) stated that they had benefited from the plan. The rate of being given an asthma action plan was significantly lower for illiterate patients than for patients with any education (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The rate of mentioning an asthma action plan to asthmatic patients is low. However, almost all patients who received an asthma action plan benefitted significantly from the plan. Thus, it is important to give asthmatic patients an action plan, ideally in written form. © TÜBİTAK.