English | Spanish | German | Total (per cent) | |
Total respondents | 1033 | 136 | 27 | 1196 |
Which of the following is most important to you | ||||
When choosing your inhaler? | ||||
My insurance will pay for it | 206 | 9 | 8 | 223 (18.6) |
The cost of the inhaler if I have to pay for it | 107 | 10 | 0 | 117 (9.8) |
It makes me feel better | 394 | 37 | 8 | 439 (36.7) |
It is easy to use | 24 | 8 | 0 | 32 (2.7) |
My doctor recommends it | 256 | 67 | 9 | 332 (27.8) |
I am not sure | 13 | 3 | 2 | 18 (1.5) |
I prefer not to answer | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 (0.5) |
Other | 5 | 6 | 0 | 11 (0.9) |
Missing | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 (2.4) |
Have you ever used an inhaler to treat your lung condition? | ||||
Yes, I currently use my inhaler every day (maintenance treatment) | 831 | 70 | 18 | 919 (76.8) |
Yes, I currently use my inhaler only when I have symptoms (rescue inhaler) | 161 | 37 | 4 | 202 (16.9) |
I was prescribed an inhaler in the past, but I don’t use it now | 41 | 29 | 5 | 75 (6.3) |
No, I have never used an inhaler* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (0.0) |
*Survey was limited to respondents who reported former or current inhaler use.