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. 1992 Feb;68(796):132–133. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.68.796.132

Ocular hazards of nebulized bronchodilators.

K M Mulpeter 1, J B Walsh 1, M O'Connor 1, F O'Connell 1, C Burke 1
PMCID: PMC2399205  PMID: 1533281

Abstract

Three cases of pupillary dilatation associated with the development of acute glaucoma, precipitated by the use of nebulized bronchodilators are described. We suggest measures to reduce the risk of this complication.

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