Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma

In acute asthma inhaled beta2-agonists are often administered to relieve bronchospasm by wet nebulisation, but some have argued that metered-dose inhalers with a holding chamber (spacer) can be equally effective. Nebulisers require a power source and need regular maintenance, and are more expensive...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2006-04 (2), p.CD000052-CD000052
Hauptverfasser:	Cates, C J, Crilly, J A, Rowe, B H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Adrenergic beta-Agonists - administration & dosage Adult Anti-Asthmatic Agents - administration & dosage Asthma - drug therapy Child Child, Preschool Equipment Design Humans Nebulizers and Vaporizers Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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