Publications by authors named "Musa K Al-Ali"
Background: Handling of inhaler devices such as pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry-powder inhalers (DPIs) in actual pulmonary practice is not well studied.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' proper handling of inhaler devices during actual pulmonary practice.
Methods: Prospective observational evaluations were conducted at 3 pulmonary clinics in Jordan, from February 2006 until August 2006.
Objective: To ascertain the causative organisms of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Jordanian patients requiring hospital admission.
Methods: A prospective study of both adults and children admitted to Princess Basma and Princess Rahma Teaching Hospitals in Irbid, Jordan with a diagnosis of CAP over a 6-month period from April to October 2002.
Results: A total of 35 adult patients were admitted with a mean age of 47 years, and 63 children with a mean age of 3 years.