Nocturnal asthma: a model of chronobiologic and pathophysiologic interactions.
Nocturnal asthma is an important component of asthma, which affects more than 90% of asthmatics. It has a relationship with morbidity and mortality in 70% of cases. The most vulnerable period is between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., with a peak at 4 a.m. Nocturnal asthma undoubtedly creates a consideration of many complex factors, of which some are circadian.
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Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07103.
D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D006801:Humans
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents