Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jun 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe clinical efficacy of nebulized racemic epinephrine and albuterol in acute bronchiolitis.
To investigate whether nebulized racemic epinephrine or albuterol improves respiratory distress in infants with acute bronchiolitis. ⋯ Elimination of hypoxia by supplemental oxygen and moistening of inspired air relieve the symptoms of acute bronchiolitis. Nebulized racemic epinephrine and albuterol are safe and useful in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis. Improvements in symptom scores at 15 minutes favor the use of racemic epinephrine. As the action of epinephrine is short, the effect can be increased by repeated inhalations.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Feb 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMetered-dose inhalers with spacers vs nebulizers for pediatric asthma.
To determine whether the administration of beta-agonists by metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer device is as effective as the administration of beta-agonists by nebulizer for the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations in children. ⋯ These data suggest that MDIs with spacers may be an effective alternative to nebulizers for the treatment of children with acute asthma exacerbations in the ED.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Feb 1994
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialAlbuterol delivered via metered-dose inhaler with spacer for outpatient treatment of young children with wheezing.
To determine the efficacy of albuterol delivered via metered-dose inhaler with spacer for the treatment of wheezing infants. ⋯ Albuterol delivered by metered-dose inhaler with spacer to wheezing infants aged 1 to 18 months reduces the severity of wheezing and retractions.