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How will we treat asthma in the year 2000?
1Division of Respirology, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Allergy Proceedings : the Official Journal of Regional and State Allergy Societies
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Asthma management has shifted towards anti-inflammatory therapies due to a deeper understanding of its mechanisms. Future asthma care will integrate new medications and patient education for better control.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
Background:
- Asthma research has significantly advanced our understanding of disease mechanisms over the last decade.
- Therapeutic strategies have evolved from focusing on bronchodilation to emphasizing anti-inflammatory treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the shift in asthma management strategies.
- To discuss the impact of new drug developments and delivery systems.
- To explore future directions in asthma therapy and patient education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in asthma pathophysiology and treatment.
- Analysis of the transition in therapeutic emphasis from bronchodilators to anti-inflammatories.
- Examination of novel drug development and delivery systems.
Main Results:
- A dramatic increase in understanding asthma mechanisms has occurred.
- Therapeutic focus has shifted to anti-inflammatory approaches.
- Newer drugs and delivery systems have simplified treatment for many patients.
Conclusions:
- Asthma management is undergoing a significant reevaluation of traditional and novel medications.
- Future asthma care will likely incorporate advanced pharmacological treatments.
- Patient and family education on asthma behavior and control loss management is crucial for future care.