Jan. 24, 2003 — Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) with spacers were as efficacious as nebulized bronchodilators for emergency department treatment of wheezing in children aged two to 24 months, according ...

Lung deposition of radiolabeled Ventoline (chlorofluorocarbon salbutamol, GlaxoSmithKline) pressurized metered-dose inhaler administered via the three spacer devices was measured in an animal “infant” ...

Dr. Cori Daines answers the question: 'Why Use A Spacer With Rescue Inhaler?' — -- Question: Why do we need to use a spacer or chamber with our rescue inhaler? Answer: Spacers or aerochambers are ...

Struggling with your asthma medicine? An asthma inhaler works most effectively if you deliver your medication slowly, so this is where a spacer device can be useful to help you achieve this goal. Many ...

More than one million children in the UK have asthma. Those who use spacers with their inhalers have a better chance of getting an effective drug dose. Abstract Drawing on literature searches and ...

3.1 Three main types of inhaler device are available: 'press-and-breathe' pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs), breath-actuated pressurised metered dose aerosol inhalers, and dry powder inhalers ...

Two of every five children hospitalized with asthma exacerbation make an error when using their inhaler, a prospective cross-sectional study shows. Missing a critical ...

In the first study to evaluate inhaler technique in children hospitalized for asthma - the group at highest risk for complications and death from asthma - researchers found that nearly half of ...

There are various kinds of inhalers present in the market that help one to control asthma. However, each comes with its own pros and cons. If you or your loved one suffers from asthma, you know that ...

Many children with asthma don't use their inhalers properly and don't get a full dose of medicine, researchers report. They evaluated inhaler use among 113 children between the ages of 2 and 16 who ...

It’s time to clear the air regarding the little plastic lifesaver-better known as the inhaler- you use. The inhaler is another simple yet invaluable invention of modern medicine. This gadget makes ...