Additional evidence to support the use of noninvasive ventilation in asthma exacerbation

摘要

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has become a standard of care for patients with exacerbation of COPD and cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Studies have also sought to determine the effectiveness of NIV in exacerbation of asthma. Studies have investigated radioaerosol particle distribution to help explain the effects of NIV in normals and in those with asthma. In addition, NIV has been combined with nebulization of bronchodilators and other drugs, and a multitude of studies have looked into the variables involved with nebulization during NIV, with resultant recommendations.