title: [Role of inhalation therapy in respiratory emergencies in children].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Le Bourgeois
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents