title: [CFC gases in medicinal sprays].
abstract: In 1987, approximately 1.18 million aerosol dispensers for medicinal use were sold in Denmark. These contained approximately 29 tons of completely halogenized CFC gases ("Freon") and the preparations were employed for the treatment of bronchial asthma and rhinitis. The possibilities of substitutes are discussed in this article. Preparations are already available which do not contain CFC. Producers of CFC are also attempting to develop new aerosol gases which do not damage the environment. Perhaps these will be found in medicinal preparations in the future.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: U G
authors.initials: UG
authors.lastname: Svendsen
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D005617:Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D003718:Denmark
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D005617:Chlorofluorocarbons, Methane
vernacular_title: CFC-gasser i medicinske spray.