Research Article: Characteristics of Inhaler Technique in COPD Patients in a Specialized Center in Armenia, Colombia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by marked airflow limitation due to anatomical alterations in the airways resulting from chronic exposure to risk factors such as tobacco and biomass. , These alterations culminate in the destruction and widening of pulmonary alveoli, as well as hyperplasia of mucin-producing cells at the bronchial level, leading to air entrapment and decreased ventilatory mechanics. These pathologies include pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchial…
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