Archives of disease in childhood
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Bronchodilator therapy and hyperactivity in preschool children.
The common report of parents of asthmatic children that inhaled/nebulised salbutamol causes overactive behaviour was investigated. Nineteen children were assessed in a standardised setting before and after the administration of nebulised salbutamol and placebo. Neither parental report nor observer ratings suggested any significant increase in the child's level of activity.