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How to choose delivery devices for asthma
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Introduction |
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The inhalation route has many advantages in the treatment
of diseases of the respiratory tract. Medication may be delivered directly to its site of action, giving a faster onset and allowing smaller doses of drug to be administered. Systemic absorption of the
drug is diminished, reducing systemic side effects. The drug treatment
regimen for the vast majority of patients with asthma is
straightforward and is documented in recent guidelines.1 The choice of which drug delivery device to use is less clear. Rather
than being spoilt for choice, we are more frequently confused by
the ever increasing number of devices available. What guidance may be
given to the paediatrician selecting an inhalation drug delivery
device for a patient? The choice depends on the device, the patient,
and the drug. Our current practice is outlined in table
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Spacer devices, used with facemasks for children unable to
breathe reliably through a
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