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Question :

Posted On : 28 Oct 2006

Does nebulisation with Salbutamol or any other bronchodilators have any role in treatment of pneumonia in children Less Than 5 years or in older children.

Expert Answer :

No expert answer available.

Answer Discussion :

nishant

yes as it helps in the inflammation related bronchoconstriction if rhonchii are present otherwise not useful except for the general soothing effect with the nebulisation

18 years ago

pramod m.kulkarni

NO SCIENTIFIC ROLE in Pneumonia mangement.....
marginal possible benefits of Resp.Tract hydration with mucus thinning...

18 years ago

alok kumar dubey

none

18 years ago

ravindra

no role

18 years ago

Dr.Neeraj Dhawan

yes if there is bronchospasm

18 years ago

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