Effects of dual therapy with corticosteroids plus long acting beta2-agonists in asthma

Currie, Graeme P., Lee, Daniel K. C. and Wilson, Andrew M. (2005) Effects of dual therapy with corticosteroids plus long acting beta2-agonists in asthma. Respiratory Medicine, 99 (6). pp. 683-694. ISSN 1532-3064

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Abstract

Asthma is a common condition characterised by inflammation, airway hyperresponsiveness and reversible airflow obstruction. Effective pharmacotherapy must therefore be aimed at attenuating these underlying hallmark features. Despite the use of regular low-to-moderate doses of inhaled corticosteroids, many patients remain symptomatic and require further 2nd line controller therapy. The addition of a concomitant long acting β2-agonist provides an effective means in which to alleviate symptoms and reduce exacerbation frequency. Moreover, both agents can be combined in a single inhaler, and provide patients with a more convenient and effective way in which to deliver treatment to the endobronchial tree. This evidenced-based review article discusses the effects of such combination inhalers upon a variety of outcome parameters and their effects upon asthmatics across a range of severities.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2010 11:09
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2023 17:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/12470
DOI:	10.1016/j.rmed.2004.11.008

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