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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Veröffentlicht in:	Lung 1990-01, Vol.168 Suppl (S1), p.142-153
1. Verfasser:	Kerrebijn, K F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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