title: Asthma at night.
abstract: Nocturnal cough and wheeze are common problems for many asthmatics. This article reviews the proposed mechanisms of nocturnal bronchoconstriction, discusses the consequences, and outlines therapy.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Douglas
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000403:Airway Resistance / Q000187:drug effects; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000503:physiopathology; D002395:Catecholamines / Q000097:blood; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D012123:Pulmonary Ventilation / Q000187:drug effects; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000503:physiopathology; D012894:Sleep Stages / Q000502:physiology*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D002395:Catecholamines; D013806:Theophylline; D006854:Hydrocortisone