title: Making sense of the beta-agonist debate: a guide for nurse practitioners.
abstract: This article discusses the controversy surrounding the role of beta-agonist use in asthma therapy. Historic issues that led to the controversy are initially reviewed. Current research regarding beta-agonist use is examined, and a discussion on recommendations for patient care is provided.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Group of Bergen County, P.A., Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Haviland
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000494:pharmacology; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity / Q000139:chemically induced; D002648:Child; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000187:drug effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000485:Allergens