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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic asthma affects millions globally, necessitating effective symptom management strategies.
  • Current treatment goals include reducing airway inflammation and hyperreactivity to prevent asthma exacerbations.
  • Therapeutic approaches involve step-up and step-down strategies based on symptom control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on pharmacologic treatments for chronic asthma.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of various asthma medications.
  • To provide guidance on treatment selection for different asthma severities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on asthma pharmacotherapy.
  • Analysis of clinical data comparing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), long-acting beta2 agonists (LABAs), leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), monoclonal antibodies, and immunotherapy.
  • Assessment of treatment guidelines for step-up and step-down therapy.

Main Results:

  • Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective monotherapy for asthma control.
  • Long-acting beta2 agonists are the most effective add-on therapy to ICS but not recommended as monotherapy.
  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists offer an alternative but are less effective than LABA add-on therapy or ICS monotherapy.
  • Monoclonal antibodies are reserved for severe, refractory asthma.
  • Immunotherapy is considered for allergic asthma unresponsive to or intolerant of medications.

Conclusions:

  • Inhaled corticosteroids form the cornerstone of chronic asthma management.
  • Combination therapy with ICS and LABAs provides optimal symptom control for many patients.
  • Individualized treatment selection is crucial, considering asthma severity, triggers, and patient preference.
  • Further research is needed on complementary and alternative therapies for asthma.