To Evaluate Newly Developed Pictogram Cards and Their Utility in Improving Inhaler Techniques in Asthmatic Patients

Role of Pharmaceutical Pictograms in Disease Management: A Mix Method Study of Various Stakeholders in Pakistan

To evaluate newly developed pictogram cards and their utility in improving inhaler techniques in asthmatic patients.

A prospective, open-label, randomized controlled clinical study. For this purpose, pictogram cards are designed for Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) and Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI).

The pictogram labels are designed and printed in colors with Urdu language and then attached to the inhaler devices as cards. The demographic, clinical, and medical data are collected from the patients and their medical files. Moreover, the different clinical measures are also evaluated in the recruited patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Asthmatic Patients, should take inhalers regularly for at least 3 months and come personally for re-fill.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Coexistence of other chronic respiratory conditions.
• Those who were difficult to communicate.