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Table 3 Inherent characteristics of the devices affecting product delivery

From: COPD: adherence to therapy

 

Breezhaler®

Handihaler®

Respimat®

Genuair®

Diskus®

Turbohaler®

Intra-thoracic deposition

39%14

22%14

52%15

30%16

8-14%17

25-35%17

FPF

42.6%

9.8%

66%18

36,5%

14-24%17

44-46%17

Internal resistance

2.2x10-2kPa½ L-1min

5.1x10-2kPa½ L-1min

Not applicable

3.5x10-2kPa½ L-1min

2.7x10-2 kPa½ L-1min

3.4 x10-2kPa½ L-1min

  1. FPF, Fine particle fraction; ®, trademark.