Ocular hazards of nebulized bronchodilators.
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چکیده
Three cases of pupillary dilatation associated with the development of acute glaucoma, precipitated by the use of nebulized bronchodilators are described. We suggest measures to reduce the risk of this complication.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 68 796 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992