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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma
Published on: November 4, 2010
[Can the management of patients with asthma be improved at present?]
1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital l'Aiguelongue, Montpellier.
Abstract:
The author suggests various means to improve the management of asthma through: 1) a multidisciplinary approach; 2) prevention which should include reduction of allergenic and offending exposure; 3) a better information and education of asthmatic patients; 4) a more objective therapeutic follow-up; 5) a "physical medicine". A therapeutic improvement is also needed through a better comprehension of asthma by the patient and the physician. Salmeterol is a promising medication because of its long bronchodilator and protective effect. A better knowledge to define its strategic use of this new drug is needed.
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