Inhaler recognition as a marker for adherence in pediatric patients with asthma.

Jenny Huang; M Kothari; Rahul Revan; Pavadee Poowuttikul

doi:10.2500/aap.2026.47.260005

May 1, 2026

Inhaler recognition as a marker for adherence in pediatric patients with asthma.

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This research aims to determine the connection between inhaler recognition and adherence in pediatric asthma patients.
Conducted a bedside assessment to evaluate inhaler recognition.
Assessed adherence levels and related health outcomes.
Identified patients at high risk based on inability to recognize their inhaler.
Low inhaler recognition correlates with increased asthma-related emergency department visits.
Poor adherence linked to higher use of systemic corticosteroids.
Identifying recognition issues can guide targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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Abstract

The inability to recognize a prescribed daily controller inhaler is associated with poor adherence and increased asthma-related ED visits and systemic corticosteroid use. This simple bedside assessment may help identify patients at high risk and guide targeted interventions to improve adherence and asthma outcome.

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