Insufficient control of asthma: increase the dose of inhaled steroids or add long-acting beta 2-agonists?

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_EF99A96F9D53
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Insufficient control of asthma: increase the dose of inhaled steroids or add long-acting beta 2-agonists?
Journal
Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift
Author(s)
Aubert J.D., Quadri F., Solèr M.
ISSN
0036-7672
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1997
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
127
Number
5
Pages
176-181
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Internationally accepted treatment guidelines for bronchial asthma have established the early introduction of inhaled corticosteroids as a disease-modifying treatment, in addition to bronchodilator treatment as needed. In a small group of patients this approach does not lead to sufficient control of asthma. It is a matter of debate whether in this situation the dose of inhaled steroids should be increased or the bronchodilator treatment intensified by the introduction of long-acting beta 2-agonists. Advantages and limitations of both treatment strategies are discussed in the light of recent data. Guidelines for the use of long-acting beta 2-agonists are proposed.
Keywords
Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Adrenergic beta-Agonists, Asthma, Bronchodilator Agents, Delayed-Action Preparations, Humans, Respiratory Therapy
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Web of science
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21/01/2008 13:54
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