Intravenous magnesium sulfate for acute wheezing in young children: a randomised double-blind trial

Hannele Pruikkonen, Terhi Tapiainen, Merja Kallio, Teija Dunder, Tytti Pokka, Matti Uhari, Marjo Renko

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (2) 1701579; 10.1183/13993003.01579-2017
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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