Adherence to Inhaled Therapy - a Globally Overlooked Problem in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchial Asthma

This study is examining why so many patients with asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) do not use their inhalers correctly or consistently. It involves both patients and healthcare providers to understand barriers to proper inhaler use and identify ways to improve treatment adherence. **You may be eligible if (as a patient)...** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with asthma or COPD based on current guidelines - You have been stable (no major flare-ups) for at least 8 weeks - You have been using the same inhaler for at least 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if (as a patient)...** - You are in the late or terminal stage of any serious illness - You have significant mobility limitations or cognitive difficulties that prevent cooperation - You have had a major flare-up in the past 8 weeks **You may be eligible if (as a healthcare professional)...** - You are a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse with more than one year of experience caring for patients on inhaled therapy Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.