Category: The Asthma Corner

Asthma medication delivery devices Administering spacer with mask This method is used in young children generally under age 3 years. Instructions Shake the canister. Place the canister “tail-up” with its mouthpiece in the rubber opening of the spacer device. Place Read More …

Asthma Medication Delivery Devices Administering Turbuhaler The powdered medication is contained inside the device in pre-measured doses. Instructions Unscrew the cover and lift it off. Hold inhaler upright (mouthpiece up). Turn the coloured base as far as it will go Read More …

Asthma Medication Delivery Devices Administering Diskhaler And Diskus Devices If children can pick up a piece of paper with sucking through a straw, they are old enough to use these devices. Instructions(Diskhaler) Lift the back of the lid until it Read More …

Asthma Medication Delivery Devices Administering Compressor Nebulizer With Mask This method works in very young children and in those who get too tight with asthma to take deep breaths. Instructions Measure medication into the cup below the mask and add Read More …

Asthma medication delivery devices Administering spacer with mouthpiece The following methods work in children who are able to take a deep breath when asked to, usually by about age 4 years and up. Instructions Prepare the canister aerosol medication (metered Read More …

Asthma medication delivery devices Administering metered dose inhaler (“puffer”) This can be used in children who are able to co-ordinate hand movements with taking a breath in, usually not before 8 years of age. Instructions Make sure the metal canister Read More …

Asthma Inhalers(Puffers) The Facts Asthma puffers, or “medication delivers systems” have been designed to deliver medication directly in to the lungs. This results both in quicker and more efficient action, and less medication entering the bloodstream. Prior to the development Read More …

What role can my child play? Children need to be given a role to play if they are to gain a sense of responsibility and control over their condition. Children who keep their own record of symptoms and medication use Read More …

How Can I Help Monitor And Control My Child’s Asthma? Monitoring and controlling your child’s asthma symptoms at home is essential. It’s important to record symptoms and bronchodilator use on a calendar or chart. This will help you and your Read More …

Asthma medication delivery devices Asthma medications often require the use of a medication delivery device – and for treatment to be successful, patients and their parents need to know how to properly use and maintain their device. Follow the links Read More …