Bronchology – Past, Present and Future Diagnostic Procedures 11 Therapeutic Goals obtained with Combined Bronchoscopy: • Retrieval of large and small foreign bodies. • Endo-bronchial medication. • Radical treatment of obstructing tumors with laser cauterization. • Introduction of bronchial stents. • Selection of bronchodilators in asthmatics by direct control of bronchial dilation. • Postoperative aspiration in the intensive care unit. Fig. 9a Bronchospasm of segmental bronchi. Fig. 9b Dilatation of segmental bronchi after instillation of a drop of Bronchodilator. Fig. 9c A comparative study of Bronchodilation with Salbutamol, Fenoterol, Salmeterol, Ipratropium Bromide and Beclomethazone. Before 250 CASES (TIFFENEAU) Inhalation 30 minutes after aerosol inhalation (metered dose) Salbutamol Fenoterol Salmeterol Ipratropium Beclomethazone Nil 300 µcg 40 µcg 2.5 µcg 20 µcg 150 µcg Selection of Aerosol Bronchodilators for Bronchial Asthma by Direct Observation. Back –––––––Table of Contents–––––––Next Back –––––––Table of Contents–––––––Next