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Evaluation of a breath actuated pressurized aerosol
Author(s) -
COADY T. J.,
DAVIES H. J.,
BARNES P.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
clinical and experimental allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.462
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1365-2222
pISSN - 0954-7894
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2222.1976.tb01406.x
Subject(s) - aerosol , asthma , medicine , phase (matter) , computer science , meteorology , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry
Summary Preliminary investigation suggests that some asthmatic patients find it difficult to synchronize the release of a metered dose from a pressurized aerosol with the correct phase of inspiration. An automatic device has been developed to overcome this problem. Information is presented outlining the physical characteristics of the unit and the methods used to establish its performance in patients. It is suggested that the device may have a place in the management of asthma.