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ROSAS- VARGAS, Miguel et al. Types and characteristics of devices for the treatment of asthma. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2005, vol.62, n.4, pp.273-286. ISSN 1665-1146.

Asthma management requires the use of many drugs for long time with the purpose of achieving control. Inhalator delivery of asthma medications is the best way. In the previous 2 decades, technology has improved delivery devices, changes in design, materials and outsize particles. Physicians should know all the technical points in order to take advantage of these new devises to be able to make appropriate recommendations for their use. There is a large quantity of options for the delivery of asthma medications: nebulizers, metered dose inhaler and dry powder inhalers. Particular characteristics of delivery devices should be known and applied in particular patients.The aim of this review article is assist physicians to choose the best device option.

Palavras-chave : Asthma; pulmonary dose; metered dose inhaler; dry powder inhaler; nebulizers.