Assessment of skills using a spacer device for a metered-dose inhaler and related independent predictive factors in caregivers of asthmatic preschool children

TOPAL, ERDEM; Celiksoy, Mehmet; Catal, Ferhat; Sinanoglu, Muhammed; Karakoc, Habib; SANCAK, Recep; Ozturk, Fadil

doi:10.1002/alr.21648

Assessment of skills using a spacer device for a metered-dose inhaler and related independent predictive factors in caregivers of asthmatic preschool children

TOPAL E., Celiksoy M. H., Catal F., Sinanoglu M. S., Karakoc H. T. E., SANCAK R., ...More

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, vol.6, no.2, pp.130-134, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 6 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1002/alr.21648
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.130-134
Keywords: asthma, children, preschool, spacer device, skill, MDI, metered-dose inhaler, INHALATION TECHNIQUE
Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundThe correct use of inhalation devices is essential for successful therapy. We aimed to evaluate the skills in the use of a spacer device with an metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and factors that influence this skill in asthmatic preschool children's caregivers.