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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Inhaler Storage and Utilization in Asthmatic Children Across Home, School, and Community Environments

  • By

  • Caroline Luff

  • Devika Jaishankar

  • Uma Balachandran

  • Alexandra Knitter

  • Anna Volerman

  • June 1, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Inhaler Storage and Utilization in Asthmatic Children Across Home, School, and Community Environments

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAsthma in children
Key MechanismsAccess to and independent use of quick-relief inhalers
Target PopulationChildren aged 10–17 years with asthma
Care SettingHome, school, and community

Key Highlights

  • 52% of children independently stored inhalers at home.
  • 60% of children independently stored inhalers at school.
  • 90% of children independently stored inhalers in the community.
  • Independent inhaler use was moderately correlated between home and school.
  • Inhaler storage and use were not associated with asthma control or exacerbations.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Asthma diagnosed by a physician.

Management

  • Encourage independent carry and use of inhalers.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess asthma control using CACT or ACT.

Risks

  • Potential for exacerbations if inhalers are not readily accessible.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children aged 10–17 years with physician-diagnosed asthma.

Most children had well-controlled asthma (75%) and good self-management (73%).

Clinical Best Practices

  • Support developmentally-appropriate asthma care across settings.
  • Facilitate collaboration between clinicians, caregivers, and children.

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Original Source(s)

An observational study of quick-relief inhaler storage and use among children with asthma in home, school, and community

  • by Caroline Luff, Devika Jaishankar, Uma Balachandran, Alexandra Knitter, Anna Volerman

  • June 1, 2026

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