Health Condition 1: null- Bronchial asthma
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: MDI 2puffs (100mcg, in each puff): MDI two puff either by five tidal breathing method or single maximal inhalation with a breath hold method ( for each puff)
Control Intervention1: Sing
Sponsors
Divya Anna Stephen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with asthma a) Using metered dose inhaler. b) Who are of age 5-15 yrs. c) Whose parentâ??s give consent to participate in the study. 2. Children who are able to perform the manoeuvre for measuring PEFR. 3. Children who are able to perform breath holding.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with a) Acute exacerbations of asthma. b) Chest malformation, congenital abnormalities of the chest. c) Any other cardiovascular or neuromuscular disease. d) Anthropometric parameters less than 3rd percentile. 2. Children receiving regular long acting beta-2 agonist (salmetrol, formetrol). 3. Children who have received beta2 agonist, 6 hrs prior to the observation (salbutamol). 4. Children who have received methylxanthines and anti cholinergic drugs prior to observation (Ipratropium bromide,Theophylline). 5. Children who are already performing single maximal inhalation with a breath hold
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peak expiratory flow rateTimepoint: O1-Immediately prior to intervention. O2-Half an after intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Breath hold time duration in single maximal inhalation with a breath hold groupTimepoint: Not applicable | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S K Kabra
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed