Noninvasive ventilation compared to Albuterol in respiratory mechanics and lung function of asthmatics after bronchoprovocation. Randomized cross-over trial.

Conclusion: the NIV has bronchodilator effect and may recovery the IC besides to retrieve the baseline minute volume faster although the effects on lung function are more modest.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Source Type: research