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Review
. 1989 Nov 30;321(22):1517-27.
doi: 10.1056/NEJM198911303212206.

A new approach to the treatment of asthma

P J Barnes  1
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Review

A new approach to the treatment of asthma

P J Barnes. N Engl J Med. .

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition. The previous emphasis on bronchodilator therapy, which does not treat the underlying inflammation, may be misplaced. Earlier introduction of antiinflammatory agents, such as corticosteroids or cromolyn sodium, is strongly recommended. Effective suppression of airway inflammation reduces the need for bronchodilator therapy and may reduce the morbidity and, perhaps, mortality of asthma.

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  • Treatment of asthma.
    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] N Engl J Med. 1990 Apr 26;322(17):1237-8. N Engl J Med. 1990. PMID: 2325718 No abstract available.

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