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The impact of cough on health is substantial. It can (1) be an important defense mechanism that helps clear excessive secretions and foreign material from the airways; (2) be an important factor in the spread of infection; and (3) present as one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical attention and spend health-care dollars.1
The proliferation of inhaler devices has resulted in a confusing number of choices for clinicians who are selecting a delivery device for aerosol therapy. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with each device category. Evidence-based guidelines for the selection of the appropriate aerosol delivery device in specific clinical settings are needed.