A significant proportion of patients with difficult-to-control asthma do not adhere to prescribed corticosteroid therapy according to a study conducted by researchers in Northern Ireland. Of 182 patients, 63 filled 50% or fewer inhaled medication prescriptions. 88% admitted poor adherence with inhaled therapy after initially denying this.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
Link Between Adherence, Asthma & Honesty
