Status of inhalation therapy in bronchial asthma in adults above twelve years of age in armed forces.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the status of inhalation therapy in bronchial asthma in terms of frequency of its use, role of general physicians and general practitioners in prescribing inhalation therapy, role of inhaled steroids and B2 agonists, concurrent use of oral drugs, technique of using inhaler devices, use of spacer devices and peak flow monitoring.

Material And Methods: 150 patients (76 males, 74 females) of bronchial asthma over 12 years of age referred to chest clinic of a tertiary care hospital for inadequate control were interviewed on the basis of a questionnaire and screening of prescription and case records wherever available.

Results: 127 (84.

Study of Pigtail Catheters for Tube Thoracostomy.

Background: To study the efficacy and complications of percutaneous small bore pigtail catheters for tube thoracostomy.

Methods: 50 cases of pleural effusion requiring drainage were enrolled in the study. Pigtail catheters of the size 9 to 12 F were used.