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Table 3 Summary of patient preference for the ELLIPTA DPI relative to specified other inhalers

From: Qualitative assessment of attributes and ease of use of the ELLIPTA™ dry powder inhaler for delivery of maintenance therapy for asthma and COPD

Comparator device

No. of patients using comparator device

No. (%) of patients expressing preference for the ELLIPTA DPI

Total

  DISKUS

42

33 (79)

  MDI/HFA

30

23 (77)

  HandiHaler

20

19 (95)

Asthma

  DISKUS

21

15 (71)

  MDI/HFA

10

6 (60)

COPD

  DISKUS

21

18 (86)

  MDI/HFA

20

17 (85)

  HandiHaler

20

19 (95)

  1. COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder; DPI = dry powder inhaler; HFA = hydrofluoroalkane (propellant); MDI = metered dose inhaler.