TY - JOUR T1 - SUMMARIES FROM THE REVIEW PAPERS JF - European Respiratory Review JO - EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW SP - 83 LP - 84 DO - 10.1183/09059180.05.00009608 VL - 14 IS - 96 A2 - , Y1 - 2005/12/01 UR - http://err.ersjournals.com/content/14/96/83.2.abstract N2 - E.D. Bateman The pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma differ, and require different treatment approaches. Maintenance of sustained bronchodilation has been shown to improve several key clinical and physiological features of disease. The management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents challenges relating to the age and expectations of patients, and their readiness to use and ability to handle inhaled drugs. Ensuring efficient delivery of drugs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients is vital to treatment success but has received little attention. The three key factors in ensuring effective inhalation therapy are: the characteristics of the inhalation device; the patient's knowledge, attitudes and preference; and the physician's familiarity with inhalers and their skill in understanding the patient's needs and preferences. Together, these factors influence satisfaction with therapy, which may affect long-term adherence and clinical outcomes. L.M. Osman and M.E. Hyland The need of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients for independence, control of their condition and maintenance of social functioning may conflict with their need to control … ER -