[Asthma: current therapeutic approach]

Recenti Prog Med. 2005 Oct;96(10):494-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic reversible respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and bronchial smooth muscle contraction. The therapeutic approach must improve the acute symptoms, avoid disease exacerbations and prevent the pulmonary functional decay.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asthma / drug therapy*
  • Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Leukotriene Antagonists / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Anti-Asthmatic Agents
  • Bronchodilator Agents
  • Leukotriene Antagonists