[Inhalation treatment of obstructive bronchitis in infants and young children with bronchodilator agents].

In 100 infants and young children with obstructive bronchitis, pulmonary function investigations were carried out following prior inhalation of 1. ipratropium bromide, 2. fenoterol, 3. fenoterol after a prior single administration of predisone, 4. adrenaline, 5. isotonic saline solution. The results show that bronchodilation may be expected in approximately 22% of the cases. As a result of vasoconstriction, a dilatation of the airways can be achieved in roughly 35% of the patients.