Dosage and Administration of Symptom Controllers

Dosages

Delivery Devices

The delivery device chosen needs to be age appropriate and match the needs of the patient.

Dry powder inhalers

Limitation of inspiratory flow may decrease drug delivery and clinical response. They are generally not suitable for children under 5-7 years, although some younger children can use them.

Spacer devices

Spacer devices should be used with metered dose inhalers in the following instances:

by all adult patients who have poor co-ordination when using an MDI. by children of all ages.