The aim of the study is to measure the inspiratory flow that the different patient groups (asthmatic children, adults and elderly, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients) generate through empty Easyhaler (two versions) and Turbuhaler inhalers. In addition, the handling and acceptability of the inhalers will be compared in asthmatic children.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
Empty Easyhaler inhalers (type A and type B) and empty Turbohaler inhaler
Jorvi hospital
Helsinki, Finland
Skin and Allergy hospital
Helsinki, Finland
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Peak inspiratory flow rate through the empty Easyhaler and Turbohaler inhalers
Time frame: 1 Day
Other inspiratory flow parameters through the empty Easyhaler and Turbohaler inhalers measured at the same time with the peak inspiratory flow rate.
Time frame: 1 Day
Handling of the devices in the subpopulation of asthmatic children
Time frame: 1 Day
Acceptability of the inhalers in the subpopulation of asthmatic children
Time frame: 1 Day
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