title: [Effectiveness of various inhalation aids in children with bronchial asthma].
abstract: The effect on lung function of two puffs of a mixture of 1 mg disodium cromoglycate (DNCG) and 0.5 mg of reproterol hydrochloride (Aarane) administered by metered dose inhaler through 4 different spacer devices (Volumatic, Nebuhaler, InspirEase and Synchron-Aerosol) was tested in 18 asthmatic patients (age 8-15 years). There was no loss or gain in the effectiveness of treatment from the tested aerosol according to the type of inhalation device used.
authors.affiliation: Alpine Kinderklinik Pro Juventute, Davos Platz.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Schöni
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D009921:Metaproterenol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013806:Theophylline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; C014792:reproterol; D009921:Metaproterenol; D013806:Theophylline; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium
vernacular_title: Wirksamkeit verschiedener Inhalationshilfen bei Kindern mit Asthma bronchiale.