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Inhalation therapy in cystic fibrosis

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: In Cystic Fibrosis (CF) inhalation of drugs to treat lung disease has been proven to be highly effective. An increasing number of drugs and devices have been developed for CF lung disease. In this article we will review the current status of inhaled medication in CF, including the various drugs, their modes of administration and indications, and their effects. We will address antibiotics, mucolytics/mucous mobilizers, antiinflammatory drugs, bronchodilators and combinations of solutions. We will review the current knowledge on devices for inhalation therapy with regard to optimal particle sizes and characteristics of wet nebulisers, dry powder and metered dose inhalers.

Source: Acta bio-medica dell'Ateneo parmense/Acta biomedica

Authors: Vincenzo Carnovale, Paola Iacotucci, Maria Teresa Cellurale, M. d’Ippolito, S. Buonaurio, A. Celardo, Nicola Ferrara

Institutions: Federico II University Hospital, University of Naples Federico II

Language: English

Topic: Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1513246878

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