Use of inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate and optimized theophylline doses in asthmatic children at Camp Bronco Junction, 1977-1978

During both the 1977 and 1978 eight-week summer sessions at Bronco Junction the effect of oral inhalation of beclomethasone dipropionate and optimum dose theophylline therapy in 56 chronically severe, corticosteroid dependent asthmatic children was evaluated. By the end of the two summer camp sessions 10 of the 56 were able to discontinue the beclomethasone dipropionate therapy, and 33 others were able to reduce their dosage. All but one child were able to discontinue oral prednisone therapy.