A randomized, controlled trial of nebulized terbutaline for the first acute bronchiolitis in infants less than 12-months-old.

Background: Despite the common clinical practice, the available evidence on the efficacy of bronchodilators therapy for bronchiolitis is conflicting. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of nebulized terbutaline in bronchiolitis as measured by improvement in clinical score, oxygen saturation or reduction in duration of hospitalization.

Methods: This prospective, double blind, placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial was performed at Children's Hospital of Tunis from December 2004 to April 2006.

[Clinical characteristics and outcome of cystic fibrosis: report of 16 cases].

Aim: The aim of this report is to determine clinical characteristics and outcome of Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Methods: Cases of CF managed at Infantile Medicine A Department in Children's Hospital of Tunis during 13 years (1994-2006) were reviewed.

Results: 16 children had CF.