Usage of a Novel Inhaler Device for the Management of Asthma in Children
with Special Needs
Abstract
Dear Editor, I am writing to submit a letter titled “Usage of a Novel
Inhaler Device for the Management of Asthma in Children with Special
Needs” for your consideration. This letter highlights the importance of
the inhaler device technique in children with asthma when they have
comorbid conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These comorbidities often
make it challenging for physicians to plan a treatment regimen, as it
impacts the patient’s adherence to medication. We evaluated the
effectiveness of a breath-actuated inhaler (BAI) in managing poorly
controlled asthma in three pediatric patients with special needs. All
patients showed significant improvement in their asthma symptoms, were
well-controlled after one month of using the BAI and they found that
device was easy to use. This letter contributes to the growing body of
evidence supporting the effectiveness of BAI in the management of
asthma, particularly in children with special needs. We hope this work
to be submitted under the letter to editor section and it will be of
interest to your readership and contribute to improving asthma
management in children with comorbidities. Thank you for your
consideration.