Content analysis of promotional material for asthma-related products and therapies on Instagram.

Brent HeinemanMarcella JewellMichael MoranKolbi BradleyKerry A SpitzerPeter K Lindenauer

Published in: Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2021)

The majority of Instagram posts in our sample promoted products or services that were not supported by GINA guidelines. These findings suggest a need for providers to discuss online health information with patients and highlight an opportunity for providers and social media companies to promote evidence-based asthma treatments and self-management advice online.

Keyphrases

health information
social media
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
healthcare
end stage renal disease
lung function
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
primary care
prognostic factors
allergic rhinitis
mental health
cystic fibrosis
health insurance
drug induced