摘要
Nebulisation provides a means to administer drugs directly into the airways and requires little cooperation on the part of the child. Nevertheless, this route of administration is still not very well known. Used especially in the treatment of asthma and cystic fibrosis, also sometimes in treatment of AIDS, it has undergone a number of developments including the type of molecules used to improve the system of nebulisation. Here are some practical recommendations to consider that are aimed at assuring a certain efficacy of this form of treatment: (1) prescribe a facial mask for children up to three years of age and an oral adapter for children older than three years of age; (2) always control the compatibility of the compressor–nebuliser and the drug used; (3) avoid mixtures of drugs (except salbutamol and ipratropium); (4) in asthma, replace nebulisation as soon as possible with a metered dose inhaler coupled to an inhalation chamber; (5) discuss disinfection procedures with the patient.