Prescription Alerts for Reliever inhalers in Children Project

For children, young people and their parents

What is the project about?

Asthma is very common in children and young people. It is a long-term lung condition which causes wheezing and breathlessness. Severe asthma attacks may need hospital treatment and can be life-threatening. Two types of inhalers are typically used to treat asthma:

  • Relievers (usually blue)
  • Preventers (usually taken every day in the morning and evening)

Preschool children who wheeze may also be given inhalers. Children who need to use a blue reliever inhaler more than 2-3 times per week are more likely to have severe asthma/wheeze attacks. It has been recommended that children prescribed high numbers of blue reliever inhalers in the past 12 months should have a check-up.

We are aiming to find out whether an enhanced nurse-led check-up will reduce the number of asthma/wheeze attacks experienced by children and young people who are using too many blue reliever inhalers.

You can use the links below to find out more about the study and what taking part involves.

Participant information sheets