I was listening to radio four recently and heard a journalist describe his
surprise ( it seems a little primitive in these high tech days ) at being
advised by consultant paediatricians of the value of mist therapy in
childhood croup.
A brief literature search found the following
"there is no evidence to support the continuing use of mist therapy in
inpatient environments." (Macdonald 1997).
What is current practice and is it based on evidence or is it ritualistic
continuance of a 19th century practice?
John Platt
THORAX Volume 52(9) September 1997 pp 757-759
Management of childhood croup
Macdonald, William B G; Geelhoed, Gary C
