Investigation of the Quantity of Exhaled Aerosols Released into the Environment during Nebulisation

Background: Secondary inhalation of medical aerosols is a significant occupational hazard in both clinical and homecare settings. Exposure to fugitive emissions generated during aerosol therapy increases the risk of the unnecessary inhalation of medication, as well as toxic side effects. Methods: Th...

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Main Authors: James A. McGrath, Andrew O’Sullivan, Gavin Bennett, Ciarraí O’Toole, Mary Joyce, Miriam A. Byrne, Ronan MacLoughlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/11/2/75