Asthma
Clinical criteria:
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Patient must be unable to use this drug delivered from an oral pressurised inhalation device via a spacer.
Asthma
Clinical criteria:
Patient must be unable to use this drug delivered from an oral pressurised inhalation device via a spacer.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Clinical criteria:
Patient must be unable to use this drug delivered from an oral pressurised inhalation device via a spacer.
Diagnosis of COPD should include measurement of airflow obstruction using spirometry, with confirmation of post-bronchodilator airflow obstruction.
Adherence to current treatment and device (inhaler) technique should be reviewed at each clinical visit and before "stepping up" a patient's medication regimen.