P235 Optimising inhaler technique: ward-based service for asthma & COPD patients

Introduction and objectives

Good inhaler technique is a key component of asthma and COPD management, but many patients are unable to use their inhalers correctly, which puts them at increased risk of exacerbations and hospital admission. Inhaler technique should be checked for every patient admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of asthma or COPD, but is often poorly performed. Consequently a new dedicated service was developed and...