Many children use the inhalers exactly on the back – they pull the air too slow, too superficial, or even blow in the device before use. The result? The treatment has no effect, and parents think “it does not go”. Mihai Craiu, pediatrician recognized for his activity of medical education on the page Children’s Virtual Hospitalhas transmitted an important warning to all parents whose children use inhalers for respiratory conditions such as asthma.
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The doctor distributed on Facebook an explanatory video about parents’ common mistakes and the correct use of the device turbuhalerfrequently used in the treatment of asthma in children.
A bottle of medicine does not do wonders alone. Matters enormously how it is used.
And a few minutes of attention can make the difference between an asthma attack and a quiet child that sleeps well.
An error committed sometimes by parents
In the absence of correct inhalation, the treatment fails. The powder remains trapped in the mouth of the child or in the throat, in the bronchi. And the parents, noting that the symptoms do not improve, I assume that the drug is inefficient – or, worse, increase the dose on their own initiative.
Dr. Mihai Craiu recommends that parents do not hesitate to ask for detailed explanations when they are prescribed inhaler treatment. It is essential for the doctor to prove practically how the device is used, and the parent repeats the gestures under supervision. Any ambiguity or assumption can lead to incorrect use.
The most common mistakes:
– Confunding the types of inhaler and using them in a similar way
-Lack of space at pressurized sprays
– superficial or wrong inhalation in the case of DPI devices
– the use of the venotol without a clear indication or in the absence of bronchospasm
– administration of treatment in incorrect positions (lying, side, without supervision)
– omitting explanations from the doctor or pharmacist regarding the correct manner of use
What should a responsible parent do
In the case of children of school age, they can be taught to administer their own treatment, but only after mastering the correct technique and under the control of an adult.
Inhalers are not intuitive gadgets, but sophisticated medical instruments. The differences between them are not of shape, but of operation. Wrong administration can mean missed treatment, aggravated disease and long -term risks.
Mihai Craiu’s message is clear: an inhaler used wrong does nothing. And parents need to understand that their role is not only to provide treatment, but to ensure that it is applied correctly.
If you use an inhaler at home, check the model, ask the doctor and follow the demonstration of the doctor Mihai Craiu. It is perhaps the most important lesson today for your child’s health.
Who is Mihai Craiu?
Dr. Mihai Craiu
is pediatric primary physician and the founder of the platform Children’s Virtual Hospitalan online project of correct information, which has become in recent years one of the most reliable sources for Romanian parents. His posts helped thousands of families to better understand the diseases of childhood and, above all, how not to fall into the trap of wrong or incomplete treatments.
