Inhaled therapy in paediatrics

J Paediatr Child Health. 1991 Feb;27(1):7-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1991.tb00337.x.

Abstract

Inhalation of aerosols in the mainstay of treatment of asthma and can be useful in treating children with cystic fibrosis. The most efficient method of delivering aerosol to children depends on the age and clinical condition of the child. The most rational dosage schedule for nebulized drugs appears to be to weight-correct the dose added to the nebulizer solution.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Aerosols
  • Asthma / drug therapy
  • Bronchodilator Agents / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Fibrosis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers
  • Particle Size
  • Respiratory Therapy / methods*
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Aerosols
  • Bronchodilator Agents