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(Chest. 1946;12:242-245.)
© 1946 American College of Chest Physicians

Nebulized Penicillin in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections

ROBERT J. HANKS M.D., F.C.C.P.

1. A group of 34 patients with various respiratory infections was treated by the inhalation of a nebulized solution of penicillin, 500 units per cc.

2. Of the 34 cases, 32 or 94 per cent of the series received appreciable benefit.

3. The danger of sulfa sensitization is presented for further observation.

4. Penicillin in nebulized form offers a safe and efficacious method of treatment in respiratory infections, both acute and chronic.






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