Pharmacotherapy of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
It has become easier to treat and control the symptoms of asthma, while the treatment of allergies remains directed toward the prevention and blockade of histamine-induced symptoms. This article details treatment options, including beta-2 selective sympathomimetic agonists, methods of delivery, theophylline, cromolyn, corticosteroids, antihistamines, decongestants, and intranasal steroids.
Milavetz
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Clinical/Hospital Division, University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Smith
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D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000188:drug therapy*