A randomised controlled trial to assess the relative benefits of large volume spacers and nebulisers to treat acute asthma in hospital.

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Published in Arch Dis Child on May 01, 1999

Authors

A L Dewar1, A Stewart, J J Cogswell, G J Connett

Author Affiliations

1: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK.

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