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Area of Science:

Pediatric respiratory medicine
Medical device innovation
Pharmaceutical technology

Background:

Current guidelines recommend pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) with spacers for inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in children under five.
Large-volume spacers can be cumbersome, potentially leading to poor patient adherence.
There is a need for more portable and user-friendly inhalation devices for pediatric use.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development process of a novel, collapsible inhaler spacer.
To create a more portable alternative to existing large-volume spacers.
To enhance adherence to inhaled steroid therapy in young children.

Main Methods:

User-centered design approach focusing on portability and ease of use.
Development of multiple prototypes for a collapsible spacer device.
Collaboration with the NHS innovations department for product refinement and development.

Main Results:

A functional collapsible spacer device has been successfully developed.
The new device is smaller and more portable than traditional large-volume spacers.
The design aims to improve the usability and adherence of inhaled steroid treatment.

Conclusions:

The collapsible spacer device represents a significant improvement in pediatric inhalation technology.
Enhanced portability and ease of use are expected to increase adherence to inhaled steroid therapy.
This innovation has the potential to improve treatment outcomes for children requiring inhaled corticosteroids.