Study objective We compared the long-term safety and efficacy of the combination
ipratropium bromide (IB) and albuterol sulfate (ALB) inhalation solution with that of each …

Breathlessness is a common symptom in patients with primary bronchial carcinoma and is
often not well-controlled. Most patients are ex-or current smokers, and therefore are at high …

BACKGROUND--Patients admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) are often prescribed ipratropium bromide in combination with a beta 2 …

The choice of an aerosol delivery system depends on numerous factors such as the drug
itself, the characteristics of the aerosol generator, the patient and his or her disease, the …

Background Many trials of nebulized therapy have used nebulized saline as a" placebo".
However, nebulized isotonic saline is sometimes used to assist sputum expectoration and …

Purpose This research note describes an adapted experimental methodology to administer
an exogenous agent to the larynx and upper airway of awake animals. The exogenous …

The use of bronchodilator drugs to reduce the symptoms and increase the exercise
tolerance of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a cornerstone of …

Background In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the clinical efficacy of
bronchodilator therapy delivered via a nebulizer versus an aerochamber on FEV 1 is …

A nebuliser service should be provided locally, according to local needs. It should be
centralised and administered by a designated consultant or consultants and written …

A survey was undertaken to determine the current practice in the Yorkshire Health Region
for the assessment and provision of home nebulizers for adults with chronic obstructive …