Current trends in asthma management
Gut-Gobert, C.; Chenu, E.; Lemiére, C.; Leroyer, C.
Presse Medicale 29(13): 761-765
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0755-4982 PMID: 10797833 Document Number: 512232
INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS: There has been substantial improvement in asthma management over the last few years. Inhaled glucocorticoids (ICS) are the most effective therapy in the treatment of asthma. COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS: Additional treatments such as theophyllines, long-acting beta 2 agonists or more recently leukotriene antagonists allow in most cases the maintenance of ICS at safe dosages without substantial adverse effects. COMPLIANCE: Compliance is a major issue that can only be improved using global management strategies in which asthma education plays a prominent role.