The efficiency of different aerosol methods at delivering optimally-sized respirable particles (ie, those less than 4.7 micrometers) to the airway is shown in Figure 5. The jet or ultrasonic ...

Inhaled beta-2 agonists. albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire), or bitolterol (Tornalate). Two to four inhalations of the metered dose inhaler can be used ...