[Combination treatment with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta 2-adrenergic bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma].
Several classes of medications are used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids are the most potent and effective anti-inflammatory agents. The addition of a long-acting beta 2-adrenergic bronchodilator to inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of asthma has been shown to improve pulmonary function. Combining an inhaled corticosteroid, fluticasone propionate with a long-acting beta 2-adrenergic bronchodilator, salmeterol in a single inhaler permits treatment of both the inflammatory and bronchoconstrictive components of asthma. Combination treatment with fluticasone and salmeterol improves symptoms and lung function, reduces supplemental use of short-acting beta 2-adrenergic bronchodilator. The combination therapy provides better asthma control and may simplify the management of asthma.
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First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Showa University.
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D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000287:Administration, Topical; D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D000730:Androstadienes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D004338:Drug Combinations; D000068298:Fluticasone; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D000068299:Salmeterol Xinafoate
D058666:Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000730:Androstadienes; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D000068299:Salmeterol Xinafoate; D000068298:Fluticasone; D000420:Albuterol