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Chapter-04 Pharmacotherapy of Asthma: Rationale for Combination Therapy

BOOK TITLE: Asthma in Children

Author
1. Singh Meenu
ISBN
9789350251980
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11300_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, Advanced Pediatrics Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, e-mail: meenusingh4@rediffmail.com, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh 160 012, India, South Asian Cochrane Network; SAARC Telemedicine Network, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Allergy and Asthma Clinics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical, Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, SAARC Telemedicine Network Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India, Advanced Pediatric Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Asthma and Allergy Clinics, Advanced Ped
Chapter keywords
Pharmacotherapy, asthma, combination therapy, chronic inflammatory disease, inhaled corticosteroids, beclomethasone dipropionate, fluticasone propionate, budesonide, formoterol fumarate, anti-inflammatory effect, cellular elements, mast cells eosinophils, macrophages, neutrophils, epithelial cells, global prevalence, atopic sensitization, pulmonary function, asthma exacerbations, asthma symptom score, leukotriene receptor antagonists, theophylline, cromolyn, nedocromil, anticholinergics, salmeterol, formeterol, smooth muscle dysfunction, rapid bronchodilator effect, bronchial hyperactivity, mucosal edema

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