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Posted On : 24 Jun 2010

should to prefer autohalers vs spacers above 4 years of age in br asthma

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S

sanjay siddhartha

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no.autohalers not be over spacers

14 years ago

V

vishal

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No
it difficult for young children to generate sufficient inspiratory flow
question is whether small spacer device can work as good as large

14 years ago

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Antonia Mavri

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for better cooperation continue with spacers

14 years ago

J

Jella Daivad

0

spacer plus inhaler

14 years ago

S

saeedelsadek

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often after6years

14 years ago

Answer 1

Autohalers are breath-activated so the problem of coordination is avoided. They are not suitable for children under the age of 8 as children may not be able to do the proper breathing technique.

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