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Alternative drug therapy for asthma.

C J Falliers, D G Tinkelman

    Clinics in Chest Medicine
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review explores various asthma medications, including cromolyn, ketotifen, and others, for personalized asthma management. It examines their efficacy, safety, and therapeutic uses in clinical practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Clinical Therapeutics

    Background:

    • Individualized asthma management necessitates evaluating diverse pharmacologic options.
    • A range of single or combined drug therapies are available for asthma control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review experimental and clinical data on various asthma pharmacologic alternatives.
    • To assess the efficacy, safety, mode of action, and indications for reviewed agents.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of experimental and clinical studies.
    • Analysis of data on drug efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action.

    Main Results:

    • Data on cromolyn, ketotifen, alpha-adrenergic blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and NSAIDs were reviewed.

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  • Diverse agents including immunosuppressants, ether, alcohol, ascorbic acid, and nutritional substances were also considered.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding the profile of each agent is crucial for tailoring asthma treatment.
    • This review provides a comprehensive overview to guide individualized pharmacologic strategies for asthma.