title: A new look at pharmacologic therapy for adult asthma.
abstract: Antiinflammatory agents in conjunction with beta agonists in the form of inhaler cromolyn or steroids are currently the cornerstone of therapy for recurrent asthma after the patient has failed on beta agonists alone. Early treatment with antiinflammatory agents is strongly recommended, and may prevent irreversible airflow obstruction caused by chronic inflammation, reducing the mortality from this illness.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners