[Role of inhalation therapy in respiratory emergencies in children].
Three modes of inhaled therapy are available for the administration of bronchodilators in acute respiratory diseases in children: spacer devices, nebulizers, inhaled powders. Principles, medications available in France, and dosages, are presented. Acute asthma is the main indication.
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001988:Bronchiolitis / Q000150:complications; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000150:complications; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012138:Respiratory Therapy; D013224:Status Asthmaticus / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents