title: [Inhaled glucocorticosteroids--distribution, stability, therapy].
abstract: In this paper the basic methods of aerosol generation--ultrasonic and pneumatic and problems resulting from their use have been discussed. Nebulisation of the inhaled steroids has been presented together with metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI). Special attention has been payed to the role of lung volume chambers (spacers). In the tables the review of steroid preparations and their dosage has been displayed.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Pneumonologii Dzieciecej Instytutu Pediatrii Akademii Medycznej im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alkiewicz
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D004355:Drug Stability; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids
vernacular_title: Glikokortykosteroidy wziewne--rozpraszanie, stabilność, terapia.