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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma
Published on: November 4, 2010
Should all asthma patients be switched to single maintenance and reliever therapy?
Gabriela Smicherko1, Amanda Albright, Kimmy Nguyen
1At the time this article was written, Gabriela Smicherko and Amanda Albright were doctor of pharmacy students at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kimmy Nguyen is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University and a clinical pharmacy specialist with Volunteers in Medicine of Wilkes-Barre. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
Recent data indicate that overuse of short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs) results in an increased risk of asthma exacerbations and mortality. The use of inhaled corticosteroid-formoterol as both maintenance and reliever therapy has become a preferred regimen for asthma management. Clinicians should be aware of the pharmacology, dosing, and prescribing considerations regarding the use of budesonide-formoterol as the available combination in the United States.
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