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: Gomes, E., David, M., Santos, A., Magalhaes, A., Alves, V., Costa, D. Tags: Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Source Type: research
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