Preparing for Discharge
On further discussion, you find that she has been suffering from significant asthma symptoms for months
She takes the inhalers as prescribed
She is aware of her asthma action plan and has a poster at home
She feels safe to go home and has a pleasantly watchful partner and keen neighbours
She struggles with administration of the inhalers due to rheumatoid arthritis affecting her hands and is wondering what her options are
Feedback:
- Yes! There are lots of different types of inhalers and lots of different brands
- Again the asthma or airway nurse is your best friend here
- She would benefit from a breath actuated inhaler most likely but it would be important to see her using this too
