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[Long-term drug therapy in chronic obstructive lung diseases]
1Bethesda-Spital Basel.
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|June 1, 1988
Summary
Long-term treatment for chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) primarily relies on symptomatic drug therapies. Current strategies focus on managing symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Review of current long-term treatment strategies for chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD).
- Emphasis on the role of pharmacological interventions in managing COLD.
- Exploration of therapeutic principles derived from understanding COLD pathogenesis, particularly in relation to bronchial asthma.
Purpose:
- To review and describe the principles of long-term therapy for COLD.
- To highlight the symptomatic nature of current treatment approaches.
- To inform clinical practice regarding COLD management.
Summary:
- Long-term management of COLD predominantly involves drug-based therapies.
- Treatment principles are informed by the pathogenesis of COLD, with a specific focus on bronchial asthma mechanisms.
- Current therapeutic strategies for COLD are primarily symptomatic.
Impact:
- Provides an overview of existing COLD treatment paradigms.
- Underscores the need for further research into disease-modifying therapies.
- Informs healthcare professionals about the current limitations in COLD management.