Table 1. Participant responses regarding myths and truths about the treatment of asthma, by group (asthma group, n = 127; control group, n = 124).

Response	Asthma group	Control group	p*
	n	%	n	%
Afraid of using MDIs for the treatment of asthma	37	29.1	26	21.0	0.009
Rationale: MDIs are addictive and harmful to the heart	29	22.8	21	16.9
Afraid of using oral corticosteroids for the treatment of asthma	17	13.4	17	13.7	0.180
Rationale: oral corticosteroids are too strong	45	35.4	80	64.5
Afraid that MDI use can lead to drug dependence (addiction)	61	48.0	56	45.2	0.240
Rationale: has relatives or friends who are addicted to MDIs	27	21.3	28	22.6
Uses a nebulizer for the treatment of asthma	84	66.1	63	50.8	0.003
Rationale: believes that nebulizers are more effective than MDIs	43	33.9	47	37.9
Believes that physical activity can aid in the treatment of asthma	89	70.1	73	58.9	0.002
Rationale: physical activity contributes to physical fitness	76	59.8	81	65.3

MDI: metered dose inhaler (puffer/spray). *Chi-square test.