Almost Half of Young Asthma Patients Misuse Inhalers

According to study findings published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, almost half of young people with asthma misuse their inhalers and do not get a full dose of medicine, as reported in U.S. News & World.

As part of the study, investigators evaluated inhaler use among 113 children between the ages of 2 and 16 who were hospitalized for asthma.

Lead author Waheeda Samady said "our study suggests that as healthcare providers, we can do a better job showing patients and families the correct inhaler and spacer technique, and checking it frequently to ensure they master it."

She pointed out that adolescents may feel that using a spacer is only for younger children, but "using a spacer is recommended for adults as well."

Previous research indicates that adding a spacer to an inhaler boosts the amount of asthma medication a person takes in from 34 percent to 83 percent, the news source said.

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