title: [Modes of administration of beta agonists in asthma].
abstract: Short-acting beta 2 agonists have a rapid and potent bronchodilating effect and represent the basis of treatment of acute asthma. Whatever the level of severity, the inhaled route is preferred because of its high efficacy/tolerance ratio. The doses and modes of administration depend on the severity of the airway obstruction, the site of management and the available devices. Long-acting beta 2 agonists are administered as regular treatment in moderately-severe to severe chaonic asthma in association to inhaled corticosteroids, mainly by the inhaled route whereas the oral route may be considered for the administration of prodrugs.
authors: Service de Médecine Interne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Salmeron
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Taravella
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bard
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Caquet
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Duroux
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists
vernacular_title: Modes d'administration des bêta agonistes dans l'asthme.