Medication Adherence Assessment and Cost Analysis of COPD Treatment Under Out-Patient Clinic in Vietnam.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) out-patient clinic is for stable patients but it requires patient's adherence to medicine and medical checkups. Our study aimed to assess COPD out-patient clinics management efficacy with respect to medication adherence and treatment costs at 3 out-patient clinics. Data were collected through 514 patient interviews and from medical records for statistical analysis.

Stepping down therapy for well-controlled mild asthma: an experience from University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City.

Background: Stepping down treatment for well-controlled mild asthma is challenging to clinicians. The step-down strategy using regularly-intermittent low-dose inhaled corticosteroid has been applied at the University Medical Center (UMC) of Ho Chi Minh City, called as "UMC" approach.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of UMC step-down strategy in well- controlled mild asthma.

A global respiratory perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic: commentary and action proposals.

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