EFFECT OF LONG-TERM TREATMENT WITH INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS AND BETA-AGONISTS ON THE BRONCHIAL RESPONSIVENESS IN CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
EFFECT OF LONG-TERM TREATMENT WITH INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS AND BETA-AGONISTS ON THE BRONCHIAL RESPONSIVENESS IN CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
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DOI:
10.1016/s0091-6749(87)80163-x
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发表时间:
1987-04-01
影响因子:
14.2
通讯作者:
NEIJENS, HJ
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作者:
KERREBIJN, KF;VANESSENZANDVLIET, EEM;NEIJENS, HJ
Airway inflammation is assumed to be an important determinant in increased bronchial responsiveness (BR). We tested the hypothesis that treatment with an inhaled anti-inflammatory drug (i.e., budesonide) but not with an inhaled .beta.-agonist (i.e., terbutaline) would reduce BR in children with asthma and with minimal or no bronchoconstriction. Twelve patients were treated with budesonide and seven with terbutaline for 6 months. BR decreased in 11 patients receiving budesonide and was significant in seven patients. BR decreased in none of the patients receiving terbutaline. FEV1 demonstrated a small increase with budesonide but remained unchanged with terbutaline. Except in one patient who received terbutaline, the clinical effect was good. We conclude that inhaled corticosteroids but not inhaled .beta.-agonists will decrease persistent BR in most children with asthma.