Table 2

Inhaler use

EnglishSpanishGermanTotal (per cent)
Total respondents1033136271196
Which of the following is most important to you
When choosing your inhaler?
My insurance will pay for it20698223 (18.6)
The cost of the inhaler if I have to pay for it107100117 (9.8)
It makes me feel better394378439 (36.7)
It is easy to use248032 (2.7)
My doctor recommends it256679332 (27.8)
I am not sure133218 (1.5)
I prefer not to answer4206 (0.5)
Other56011 (0.9)
Missing290029 (2.4)
Have you ever used an inhaler to treat your lung condition?
Yes, I currently use my inhaler every day (maintenance treatment)8317018919 (76.8)
Yes, I currently use my inhaler only when I have symptoms (rescue inhaler)161374202 (16.9)
I was prescribed an inhaler in the past, but I don’t use it now4129575 (6.3)
No, I have never used an inhaler*0000 (0.0)
  • *Survey was limited to respondents who reported former or current inhaler use.