Publications by authors named "R Spenkelink-Visser"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the inhalation techniques of asthmatic children using two devices: Diskus and Autohaler, by filming their use at home versus demonstrated techniques in the hospital.
- A total of 636 videos with the Diskus and 663 with the Autohaler were analyzed, revealing a significant difference in correct usage—44% for the Diskus compared to 96% for the Autohaler.
- The findings suggest that children made more critical errors with the Diskus at home compared to hospital demonstrations, indicating that hospital training may not accurately reflect real-life usage.
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is a highly prevalent morbidity of childhood asthma and defined by a transient narrowing of the airways during or after physical exercise. An exercise challenge test (ECT) is the reference standard for the diagnosis of EIB. Video evaluation of EIB symptoms could be a practical alternative for the assessment of EIB.
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