This is an equivalence study comparing an electric nebulizer with a human-powered nebulizer--one that does not need electricity--in the treatment of mild to moderate asthma exacerbations in a regional clinic in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The study design is to treat individuals suffering from mild to moderate exacerbations of asthma with nebulized salbutamol (2.5mg). Subjects will receive nebulization using either an electric nebulizer compressor or a human-powered nebulizer compressor. Improvement in peak expiratory flow will be the primary endpoint. Blood oxygenation levels as measured by pulse oximetry will be a secondary endpoint of the trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
110
Hospital Nacional San Bartolo
Ilopango, San Salvador Department, El Salvador
Improvement in Peak Expiratory Flow
Time frame: From before to after nebulizer treatment lasting approximately 30 minutes
Improvement in blood oxygenation as measured by pulse oximetry
Time frame: From before to after nebulizer treatment lasting about 30 minutes
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