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Pharmaceutical Care in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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The pharmaceutical care philosophy and framework fit in perfectly with the needs of patients with asthma and COPD . Ample evidence exists to demonstrate the positive impact that pharmacists have had in these patients when conducting interventions in inhaler technique, reviewing medication, and managing drug-related problems (DRPs). Pharmacists taking the lead in coordinating the patients ’ medication matters will contribute to overcoming issues arising from fragmented healthcare systems. Caring for patients by personalizing interventions is the key to achieving optimal outcomes .

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Cordina, M. (2019). Pharmaceutical Care in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In: Alves da Costa, F., van Mil, J., Alvarez-Risco, A. (eds) The Pharmacist Guide to Implementing Pharmaceutical Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92576-9_27

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