title: Choosing a drug regimen for obstructive pulmonary disease. 2. Agents other than bronchodilators.
abstract: Cromolyn sodium, oral and inhaled corticosteroids, antibiotics, and mucolytic agents all have a place in treatment of the reversible components of obstructive pulmonary disease. Patient education about the particular condition causing airflow obstruction and the chosen treatment program is extremely important in promoting patient acceptance.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001507:Beclomethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005100:Expectorants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005100:Expectorants; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001507:Beclomethasone; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium