Long-term drug treatment of asthma in children

In this short review the pharmacologic and clinical effect of antiasthma drugs in children that is, beta 2-agonists, theophylline, anticholinergics, disodiumcromoglycate/nedocromil sodium, and inhaled corticosteroids are described. Furthermore, a medication plan for maintenance treatment is presente...

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Published in:Lung 1990-01, Vol.168 Suppl (S1), p.142-153
Main Author: Kerrebijn, K F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway Resistance - drug effects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Asthma - drug therapy
Bronchodilator Agents - therapeutic use
Child
Humans
Long-Term Care
Mucociliary Clearance - drug effects
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Summary:In this short review the pharmacologic and clinical effect of antiasthma drugs in children that is, beta 2-agonists, theophylline, anticholinergics, disodiumcromoglycate/nedocromil sodium, and inhaled corticosteroids are described. Furthermore, a medication plan for maintenance treatment is presented.
ISSN:0341-2040
1432-1750
DOI:10.1007/BF02718127