title: Inhaler spacer devices to treat asthma in children.
abstract: Drawing on literature searches and professional experience, this article discusses the treatment of asthma with pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs). It demonstrates the need for pMDIs, and presents the health and cost benefits of using a pMDI through a spacer device. Through the review and evaluation of studies, it demonstrates the importance of correct asthma management and the use of spacers. Although there are many types of spacer, and patients often have less than optimal technique, there is evidence to support the overall benefits of use against non-use.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D036503:Inhalation Spacers; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents