title: Alternative approaches to asthma.
abstract: On the basis of studies of the pathophysiology of asthma, we now know that agents to control chronic asthma must do more than reverse bronchoconstriction caused by a hyperreactive airway. They must also control the inflammatory response engendered by the triggers of asthma. Three types of antiinflammatory agents are now used for this purpose: corticosteroids, cromolyn sodium, and a new anticholinergic drug, ipratropium bromide. These drugs are discussed in terms of their mechanisms of action, clinical uses, and side effects reported in studies of children with asthma.
authors.affiliation: Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates, Texas.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Wynn
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009241:Ipratropium / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D009241:Ipratropium; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium