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Multicenter Study of Albuterol Use Among Infants Hospitalized with Bronchiolitis
Introduction: Although bronchiolitis is a common reason for infant hospitalization, significant heterogeneity persists in its management. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that inhaled albuterol not be used in routine care of ...
Anna Condella +6 more
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Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma [PDF]
Background In acute asthma inhaled beta₂-agonists are often administered by nebuliser to relieve bronchospasm, but some have argued that metered-dose inhalers with a holding chamber (spacer) can be equally effective.
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Background: In addition to surfactant deficiency, secretion of fluid from blood to the lungs and increase in the fluid content of the lung play significant roles in the pathogenesis of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Razieh Moazami Goudarzi +3 more
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Myoclonus induced by salbutamol: A case report
Salbutamol is a β2 adrenergic agonist widely prescribed in patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. The main side effects associated with its use are tachycardia and tremor. Myoclonus is an involuntary, irregular, abrupt, brief and sudden
María Alejandra Montoya-Giraldo +4 more
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Albuterol Improves Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Conductance in Healthy Humans
Background Beta-2 adrenergic receptors (β 2 ARs) are located throughout the body including airway and alveolar cells. The β 2 ARs regulate lung fluid clearance through a variety of mechanisms including ion transport on alveolar cells and relaxation of ...
Natalie E. Taylor +5 more
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A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment between a Metered Dose Inhaler and Electric Nebulizer [PDF]
Life cycle assessment (LCA) evaluates the environmental impact of a product based on the materials and processes used to manufacture the item as well as the item’s use and disposal.
Goulet, Brandon +2 more
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Is there a rationale and role for long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilators in asthma? [PDF]
The authors acknowledge the medical writing assistance received from Sam Yarwood, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, in the form of literature searches and preparation and revision of the draft manuscript.Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Fromer, Leonard +4 more
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Background: Overprescription of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers and blood eosinophil count have strong associations with exacerbation risk in asthma.
Paul Pfeffer +5 more
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Airway epithelial NF-kB activation is observed in asthmatic subjects and is a cause of airway inflammation in mouse models of allergic asthma. Combination therapy with inhaled short-acting b2-agonists and corticosteroids significantly improves lung ...
Matthew J Randall +6 more
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Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis: background. [PDF]
The following principles of appropriate antibiotic use for adults with acute bronchitis apply to immunocompetent adults without complicating comorbid conditions, such as chronic lung or heart disease.
Bartlett, JG +7 more
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