title: Inhaler and spacer use in obstructive airway diseases.
abstract: The role of inhaled aerosols in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases is increasing for both immediate bronchodilation and prophylactic anti-inflammatory effects. Inhaled aerosol agents are available in metered-dose inhaler and nebulizer forms. Maximum therapeutic benefit from metered-dose inhalers is assured when the correct inhaler technique is used. Spacer devices may be helpful in some patients.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yeager
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000336:Aerosols; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents