Risk of Second-Hand Exposure to Aerosol Pentamidine

McIvor, R. Andrew; Rachlis, Anita; Berger, Philip K.; Bonner, Melanie; Lee-Pack, Leslie R.; Chan, Charles K.

doi:10.1089/jam.1992.5.11

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“…The results of this study support the therapeutic effectiveness of Porta-sonic and demonstrate that this promising new device is well tolerated and accepted by patients. The smaller particle size of the Porta-sonic may enhance more even distribution throughout the lung zone (10), and the h igher efficiency may also minimize the potential of environmental spillover of pentamidine (13). One should not undervalue the importance of subjective evalu ation by patients for what may be perceived to be a relatively minor side effect such as aftertaste, cough/bronchospasm, duration of treatment and overall preference.…”

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