Study Evaluating Preference, Satisfaction And Correct Use Of Inhalers In COPD Patients

Study to Evaluate the Preference, Satisfaction and Correct Use of Inhalers in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This study compared the correct use of and patient preference for two drug delivery systems (inhalers) in patients with COPD

Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and female adults aged ≥40 years, who have signed an Informed Consent form prior to initiation of any study-related procedure.

2. Co-operative outpatients with a diagnosis of moderate COPD as classified by the GOLD Guidelines 2010 or grade A in GOLD 2011and including:

   • Smoking history of at least 10 pack years
   • FEV1/FVC < 70%

Key Exclusion criteria:

1. Previous diagnosis of asthma
2. Pregnant or nursing women
3. Hospitalization or emergency room attendance due to COPD exacerbation within 3 months prior to visit 1