Use of a special inhaler attachment in asthmatic children

Abstract

Asthmatics often find difficulties in using an aerosol inhaler correctly as they are unable to co-ordinate the release of a bolus of drug to coincide with an inspiratory effort. This is especially the case with children. The addition of a special attachment to an ordinary inhaler overcame this problem. Twelve asthmatic children produced significantly better PEFR measurements when 0 25 mg terbutaline sulphate was administered via an inhaler with the attachment than when an ordinary inhaler was used alone.