Inhalation method preferred for Bronchial asthma in a child of 3 years old is:-: (A) MDI with spacer with face mask, (B) MDI with spacer preferred, (C) Only MDI directly, (D) Rotacap
Answer is A. Inhalation method should be chosen on individual basis, but a guideline is as follows:- Children < 4 years old: - MDI with spacer with face mask Children > 4 years old:- MDI with spacer preferred Children > 12 years old: MDI used directly. use of spacer improves drug deposition.