Incorrect use for Inhalation Techniques of Inhaled Medication among Children with Asthma in Qassim Region: Prevalence and its Risk
Aisha almutairi, Abdullah M. Alolyan, Afrah H. Alazmi, Raghad Y. Alghurayr, Rehab A. Alrashidi, Jolan S. Alsaud
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Asthma is
one of the world's most common chronic respiratory disorders, and inhalers are
frequently recommended to help manage allergy symptoms, improve quality of
life, and reduce the risk of exacerbations or flare-ups. In Saudi Arabia, the
prevalence of asthma is relatively high. Inhaler misuse can result in a variety
of problems. This study aims to measure the prevalence of correct use of
inhalation techniques of inhaled medication among children with asthma and
investigate whether improper inhaler use can lead to uncontrolled bronchial asthma
and its problems.
Material and Methods: A
cross-sectional study used a validated self-administered Arabic questionnaire
given to 180 participants who visit paediatrics pulmonology clinic at Qassim
University Medical City and Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital in Buraydah from June
to December 2021. This study used a completed questionnaire consisting of
sociodemographic characteristics, questions assess the participants’ condition
and its severity, and questions to evaluate their inhalation technique of
inhaled medication and if they were educated about the correct inhalation
technique or not.
Results and Conclusion:
Findings
demonstrate that number of ED visits is significantly associated with the time
of diagnosis and frequency of using an inhaler (P=0.032) and (P=0.010)
respectively. When we looked at the relationship between several
characteristics and the timing of diagnosis, we discovered that age and times
of using an asthma inhaler (Ventolin) in one week were significantly related (P=0.000).
Revealing association between variables and frequency of using inhaler; the
significant association with the source of advice about on the correct use of
inhaler (P=0.005), and way of fixing the mask (P=0.040). Although our study
showed enhanced knowledge and techniques using inhalers, physicians and other
health workers should teach children and their caregivers how to use their
inhalation devices properly whenever possible, and rectify errors when they
occur, to ensure that medication is delivered effectively. As a result, future
awareness campaigns should focus more resources on educating families and
caregivers of asthmatics on correct medication use to avoid asthma
complications and control asthma episodes for children.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Asthma is
one of the world's most common chronic respiratory disorders, and inhalers are
frequently recommended to help manage allergy symptoms, improve quality of
life, and reduce the risk of exacerbations or flare-ups. In Saudi Arabia, the
prevalence of asthma is relatively high. Inhaler misuse can result in a variety
of problems. This study aims to measure the prevalence of correct use of
inhalation techniques of inhaled medication among children with asthma and
investigate whether improper inhaler use can lead to uncontrolled bronchial asthma
and its problems.
Material and Methods: A
cross-sectional study used a validated self-administered Arabic questionnaire
given to 180 participants who visit paediatrics pulmonology clinic at Qassim
University Medical City and Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital in Buraydah from June
to December 2021. This study used a completed questionnaire consisting of
sociodemographic characteristics, questions assess the participants’ condition
and its severity, and questions to evaluate their inhalation technique of
inhaled medication and if they were educated about the correct inhalation
technique or not.
Results and Conclusion:
Findings
demonstrate that number of ED visits is significantly associated with the time
of diagnosis and frequency of using an inhaler (P=0.032) and (P=0.010)
respectively. When we looked at the relationship between several
characteristics and the timing of diagnosis, we discovered that age and times
of using an asthma inhaler (Ventolin) in one week were significantly related (P=0.000).
Revealing association between variables and frequency of using inhaler; the
significant association with the source of advice about on the correct use of
inhaler (P=0.005), and way of fixing the mask (P=0.040). Although our study
showed enhanced knowledge and techniques using inhalers, physicians and other
health workers should teach children and their caregivers how to use their
inhalation devices properly whenever possible, and rectify errors when they
occur, to ensure that medication is delivered effectively. As a result, future
awareness campaigns should focus more resources on educating families and
caregivers of asthmatics on correct medication use to avoid asthma
complications and control asthma episodes for children.