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Table 3 Means and percent that achieved each threshold for MDI vs. DPI

From: Comparative analysis of real-world data on the efficacy and safety of and adherence to ICS/LABA combinations in asthma management

 

Types subcohort

 

Adherence

DPI

(n = 3193)

MDI

(n = 3196)

P-value

PDC, mean\(\:\pm\:\)SD

0.67 ± 0.23

0.62 ± 0.23

< 0.001

\(\:\ge\:\)0.5, %

3253 (71.9)

2854 (63.1)

< 0.001

\(\:\ge\:\)0.8, %

1518 (33.6)

1115 (24.6)

< 0.001

 

Adjusted HR (95% CI)

 

Time to discontinuation

1

1.133

(1.073–1.196)

< 0.001

  1. CI, confidence interval; DPI, dry powder inhaler; HR, hazard ratio; MDI, metered dose inhaler; PDC, proportion of days covered
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Respiratory Research

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