title: A randomised crossover trial of facemask efficacy.
abstract: The efficacy of different facemasks that can be used in the delivery of aerosol medication to children with recurrent wheeze or asthma was investigated. The results showed a statistically significant difference between some of the masks used, which has important implications for current clinical practice
authors.affiliation: Institute of Lung Health, University of Leicester, and Children's Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Hayden
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Woolf
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Callaghan
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019819:Budesonide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008397:Masks / Q000592:standards*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D019819:Budesonide