title: Drug therapy in asthma.
abstract: Several effective drugs are available for the treatment of asthma. Their successful use depends on an accurate diagnosis and regular assessment of the patient including measurement of airflow. Effective therapy should maintain the patient free of symptoms with a good level of lung function (aiming at more than 75 per cent of predicted values). The patient's correct administration of the prescribed drugs is essential.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium