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Clinics in chest medicine · Jun 2000
ReviewThe pathobiologic implications for treatment. Old and new strategies in the treatment of chronic asthma.
- T Horiuchi and M Castro.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
- Clin. Chest Med. 2000 Jun 1;21(2):381-95, x.
AbstractAn increased understanding of the pathobiology of asthma has led to improved treatment for chronic asthma. This article discusses the old and new strategies of asthma therapy based on a pathobiologic approach. Therapeutic agents discussed include beta-adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines, corticosteroids, cromolyn, nedocromil, leukotriene modifiers, and new investigational agents.
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