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Medications for Chronic Asthma.
Abstract
Chronic asthma is a major health concern for children and adults worldwide. The goal of treatment is to prevent symptoms by reducing airway inflammation and hyperreactivity. Step-up therapy for symptom control involves initiation with low-dose treatment and increasing intensity at subsequent visits if control is not achieved. Step-down therapy starts with a high-dose regimen, reducing intensity as control is achieved. Multiple randomized controlled trials have shown that inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective monotherapy. Other agents may be added to inhaled corticosteroids if optimal symptom cont...
Source: American Family Physician - September 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Authors: Falk NP, Hughes SW, Rodgers BC Tags: Am Fam Physician Source Type: research
