Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Metered-dose inhaler with spacer vs nebulization for severe and potentially severe acute asthma treatment in the pediatric emergency department].
To compare treatment with beta 2 agonist delivered either by a spacer device or a nebulizer in children with severe or potentially severe acute asthma. ⋯ The administration of beta 2 agonist using a metered-dose inhaler with spacer is an effective alternative to nebulizers for the treatment of children with severe or potentially severe acute asthma in the emergency department. Time gained can be used for asthma education.