A randomised crossover trial of facemask efficacy.
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
Hayden
J T
JT
Institute of Lung Health, University of Leicester, and Children's Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
Smith
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N
Woolf
D A
DA
Barry
P W
PW
O'Callaghan
C
C
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*
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D019819:Budesonide