Safety of daily albuterol in infants with a history of bronchospasm: A multi-center placebo controlled trial

INTRODUCTION: Inhaled short-acting bronchodilators are recommended for the quick relief of bronchospasm symptoms in children including those less than five years of age. However, limited safety data is available in this young population. METHODS: Safety data were analyzed from a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled multicenter, study evaluating albuterol HFA 90microg or 180microg versus placebo three times a day for 4 weeks using a valved holding chamber, Aerochamber Plus and facemask in children birth