Anales de pediatría : publicación oficial de la Asociación Española de Pediatría (A.E.P.)
The most recent articles from:
January 2006
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Bronchodilators via metered-dose inhaler with spacer in the pediatric emergency department: what is the dosage?].
Bronchodilators administrated through a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer are as effective as nebulizers in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations in childhood. However, consensus is lacking on the most suitable dosage. ⋯ The distinct bronchodilator doses administered via an MDI with spacer showed similar effectiveness. These findings should contribute to a reevaluation of the use of high doses of bronchodilators, at least in most acute asthma exacerbations in children.