Continuous bronchodilator therapy.
Inhaled bronchodilators are first-line treatment for acute exacerbations of asthma. Continuous bronchodilator administration is a novel option for the treatment of bronchospasm, which may be more effective than intermittent therapy for patients with severe airflow obstruction. For 2007, coding and billing changes for this modality become effective. This article reviews clinical aspects and outpatient practice management of continuous bronchodilator therapy.
Peters
Steve G
SG
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. peters.steve@mayo.edu
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents