The metered-dose inhaler (MDI), combined with a spacer, is the preferred method for pharmacologic management of asthma in children. Although correct use of these devices is essential, little research ...

Summer temperatures, humidity and allergies are triggers for people diagnosed with asthma. These triggers can range from being a nuisance to being life-threatening. Dr. Jacqueline Squire, a Mayo ...

The genius of metered-dose inhaler design lies in its ability to generate a mist of medicine that can be breathed deeply into the lungs. Placing the inhaler into the mouth diminishes this effect ...

To reach the lungs, medicine from an inhaler must navigate the narrow passage of the throat, as seen in his aluminum model, without sticking to the moist sides of the passage. Tens of millions of ...

The most common error related to the use of metered dose inhalers was the failure to attach the inhaler to a spacer. SAN ANTONIO — In the United States, two-thirds ...

A total of 169 caregivers were included in the study. On average, the children had been diagnosed with asthma for 4 years. Most (87%) of the children had asthma classified as not well controlled or ...