Annals of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparative trial of continuous nebulization versus metered-dose inhaler in the treatment of acute bronchospasm.
To compare continuous nebulization with the use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer device for delivery of albuterol in acute bronchospastic episodes in the emergency department. ⋯ On the basis of the findings of this study, we conclude that continuous nebulization is equally effective as MDI with spacer device for delivery of albuterol to treat acute bronchospastic episodes in the ED. Each method of delivery offers advantages. Each ED should decide which modality to use on the basis of its own resources.