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

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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    The study examined inhaler storage and use among 90 asthmatic children aged 10-17 across home, school, and community settings.

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    At home, 52% of children independently stored inhalers, while 54% reported independent use; at school, these figures were 60% and 82%, respectively.

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    In the community, 90% of children reported independently storing inhalers, indicating high accessibility outside home and school.

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    There was a moderate correlation between independent inhaler storage and use within home and school settings, but not across all settings.

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    Inhaler storage and use were not associated with asthma control or exacerbations, highlighting gaps in asthma self-management practices.

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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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