Exploring inhaler technique misuse and socio-demographic influences on asthma severity

Background: Improper use of asthma inhalers is one of the potential factors of poor asthma control. Inhaled medications are widely prescribed for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); these allow therapeutic agents to be delivered directly to the lungs and provide more rapid onset, greater efficacy, and fewer side effects; proper inhaler technique is essential to maximize the benefit of medications and improve asthma outcomes. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the proportion of errors committed while demonstrating the inhaler technique in patients with asthma and to evaluate the effect of gender, smoking, residence, severity of asthma and marital status on asthmatic patients. Methodology: The study enrolled 410 asthmatic patients on inhaled cortisone therapy for at least three months of both sexes. Subjects enrolled in the study are ≥12 years. Women who were pregnant or nursing were excluded from the study. Results: Asthma was more prevalent in females than males, with more than 65.85% of females and only 34.14% of males. Urban residence affects asthma state, which is more prevalent in people living in urban areas than in rural areas. Conclusion: Incorrect use of inhalers affects the severity of asthma; this requires educating the patient's medical staff on how to use inhalers correctly.