by Eric Christianson | Jan 21, 2024 | Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There are so many inhalers on the market for asthma and COPD. LABA, LAMA, and ICS products are getting so hard to keep track of! Honestly, it gets a little overwhelming at times to remember them all by brand name and what category and classification they fall into. My...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 6, 2023 | Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Patients who live with asthma or COPD often require the use of inhaler(s) to help manage symptoms of their disease. As healthcare professionals we must ensure that the medications these patients are receiving actually work. In this article, we provide a table on...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 24, 2023 | Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’m so excited to try something different today and interview one of my great friends! Beth Zerr, PharmD, BCACP was able to share some wisdom on one of the topic areas that she teaches to not only patients but pharmacy students. We cover asthma pharmacology and...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 3, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...