[Aerosols and spacers for acute asthma in children. Evolution and time to change the routine].
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Suggested citation: Ribeiro JD. Aerosols and spacers for acute asthma in children. Evolution and time to change the routine. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2005;81:274-6. Several studies have shown that valved (metal or plastic) spacers and, even homemade spacers (made out of bottles and plastic cups), are equivalent to or more advantageous than nebulizers for the delivery of medication in acute asthma attacks.1-4
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Jornal de pediatria
دوره 81 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005