title: [Efficacy and safety of inhaled drugs].
abstract: In the paper the foundations are presented of current inhalation therapy, particularly of that applied in childhood. The problems are discussed, concerning deposition of aerosols in the tracheobronchial tree achieved by various methods of aerosol generation. Various factors affecting the bioavailability of the inhaled drugs are defined. Particular attention is paid to the problems of safety of inhaled corticosteroid therapy, stability of the inhaled drugs and their influence on the pulmonary surfactant.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Pneumonologii i Alergologii Dzieciecej Instytutu Pediatrii Akademii Medycznej w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alkiewicz
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants