Drug output from nebulizers is dependent on the method of measurement

European Respiratory Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 463-466

  Barry, P W ^a   O'Callaghan, C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Drug administration; Drug inhalation; Nebulizer; Respiratory therapy; Vapourizer

Indexed keywords

BUDESONIDE; STEROID;

ARTICLE; BREATHING PATTERN; DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM; NEBULIZER; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SUSPENSION;

EID: 0031843329     PISSN: 09031936     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1183/09031936.98.12020463     Document Type: Article

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