[Current concepts in the treatment of asthma (in the United States)]

The practice of medicine, in the United States, is regulated by different concepts when compared to France. Anti-asthmatic medications are very similar to the ones available in Western Europe, except the combinations (e.g. Berodual/Duovent), and the 200 mcg Beclomethasone MDls. Environmental control is emphasized, as well as a smoke-free environment. Immunotherapy is not recommended, although actively prescribed for generating income. For the last few years, American and French concepts -and problems-regarding asthma are coming closer.