PMID: 6111162Jan 1, 1980Paper

Recent aspects of pharmacotherapy in obstructive airway diseases with special regard to bronchial asthma (author's transl)

Zeitschrift für Erkrankungen der Atmungsorgane
G Triebe, H Julich

Abstract

After demonstration of the pathophysiologic principles bronchial obstruction a review of the pharmacotherapeutic possibilities is presented. The main of therapeutics comprehends beta-2-receptor stimulants in combination with theophylline derivatives. Further therapeutic efforts with anticholinergic drugs (ipratropium bromide) preponderant in chronic bronchitis or intrinsic bronchial asthma respectively and with cromolyn sodium in extrinsic asthma are valuable. Glucocorticoids are allowed to be given only after exhaustion of all other modes of treatment, if possible as intermittent long term treatment. The stimulation of expectoration is an essential part of pharmacotherapy. The complex application of less specific methods of pharmacotherapy and physiotherapy belongs to the comprehensive treatment of patients. The threatening life asthmatic status demands the appropriate use of all possibilities of pharmacotherapy and intensive care if necessary.

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