Effective nebuliser therapy requires a device distinguished from a simple atomiser by the
incorporation of baffles which selectively rethat repeatedly and quickly delivers sufficient …

BACKGROUND: A study was performed to determine in vitro the difference in drug output of
seven currently available spacer devices when used with different inhaled medications …

The aims of the present study were to determine the changes in forced vital capacity (FVC),
forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow (PEF), during an ascent to …

Non‐invasive ventilation (NIV) is used to treat acute respiratory failure. Nebulised drugs can
be delivered concurrently with NIV or during breaks from ventilatory support. We …

Objectives: International data on characteristics and outcomes of children transported from
general hospitals to PICUs are scarce. We aimed to 1) describe the development of a …

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 …

Cough is a troublesome condition which affects many visitors to high altitude. Traditionally it
has been attributed to the inspiration of the cold, dry air which characterizes the high altitude …

Jet and ultrasonic nebulisers continue to be of medications and this may reduce the
deposition of the drug in the periphery of the lungs. The value in childhood. Nebulised …

1. Both hypoxia and hypocapnia can cause broncho-constriction in humans, and this could
have a bearing on performance at high altitude or contribute to altitude sickness. We studied …

Background: Spacer devices are increasingly used to aid inhalational therapy, and many
different devices are available. Patient and spacer size and spacer static charge may affect …