- Original Article
- COPD
- Predictors of Suboptimal Peak Inspiratory Flow in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Clinical Practice
- Natalia V. Trushenko, Baina B. Lavginova, Svetlana Yu. Chikina, et al.
- Tuberc Respir Dis. 2025;88(3):516-525. Published online March 6, 2025
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Background: Incorrect inhalation technique is a primary cause of therapeutic failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), leading to increased exacerbation frequency. Identifying predictors of suboptimal peak inspiratory flow (sPIF) can significantly enhance treatment efficacy in COPD patients. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and predictors of sPIF in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD...