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To the Editor: More than 20 years have elapsed since Wohl and Chernick speculated about the possible clinical efficacy of inhaled epinephrine in the treatment of infants with acute bronchiolitis.¹ It turns out, according to the study reported by Wainwright et al. (July 3 issue),² that this intervention, which seemed sensible, provides little benefit. Now, physiologically orientated Wohl and Chernick are at it again, speculating in an accompanying editorial that -adrenergic nose drops before feeding might be helpful.³ Because the authors and the Journal are so highly respected, our fear is that this conjecture will be taken as a recommendation. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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