Metered dose inhaler: past, present, and future.
Metered dose inhaler: past, present, and future.
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定量吸入器：过去、现在和未来。
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发表时间：
1998
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通讯作者：
P. Creticos
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作者：
S. Vaswani;P. Creticos
BACKGROUND
The metered dose inhaler (MDI) to treat respiratory diseases was introduced many years ago. Due to the recently proposed ban on chlorofluorocarbon (Freon) production, the survival of the conventional MDI is uncertain. It is therefore incumbent on asthma caretakers to familiarize themselves with newer versions of the inhaler.
OBJECTIVE
To review the different modalities of aerosolized treatment employed in the management of asthma. This article is specifically focused on issues related to MDIs, the propellants, and the modifications since its introduction.
DATA SOURCE
The MEDLINE database was used to review MDI related literature in the English language.
CONCLUSION
Dry powder inhalers (especially the multi-dose type) and Freon-free pressurized MDIs appear promising and probably will replace conventional freon-propelled pressurized MDIs when Freon is no longer available.
