Inhaler Management | Adherence to Inhaled Therapy

Inhaler Management | Adherence to Inhaled Therapy

📦 Adherence to Inhaled Therapy

Adherence to asthma medication is critical to achieving good symptom control and preventing exacerbations. This shared component supports structured conversations to identify non-adherence and plan support.


🧭 When Will I See This?

  • During structured asthma reviews

  • When patients are prescribed regular inhaled therapy

  • Alongside inhaler technique or SABA overuse alerts


📋 What To Record

Field
Purpose
Adherence DiscussedTick to confirm an adherence conversation was held
Barriers to AdherenceE.g. side effects, forgetfulness, beliefs about medication
Education ProvidedNotes on any advice, coaching or support given

💬 Suggested Questions to Ask

  • “How often do you miss a dose?”

  • “Do you ever run out or forget to order repeats?”

  • “Do you notice any side effects that put you off using it?”


📈 Why It Matters

  • Identifies modifiable reasons for poor control

  • Enables shared planning to improve adherence

  • Supports asthma review quality and national indicators like AST007