Inhalation therapy during acute asthma : the role of a combined steroid and beta-stimulant preparation
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1985
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
A compound consisting of a β-stimulant, salbutamol (100 μg/puff), and a steroid, beclomethasone diproprionate (50 μg/puff), was studied to test the hypothesis that the corticosteroid could enhance the bronchodilator proporties of the β-stimulant during chronic asthma and simulated acute attacks (antigen challenge). Conventional doses (200 μg and 100 μg of salbutamol and beclomethasone respectively) were compared using a schedule which included a second administration 1 hour later. The results obtained on the baseline bronchial responsiveness of chronic asthmatics and during the delayed asthmatic response (simulated acute asthma) were similar. The compound was as effective as salbutamol alone but not more so. A significantly greater bronchodilator response was recorded in all patients after the second administration of both the compound and salbutamol alone. The practical advantages of having one rather than two inhalers are evident, but the appropriate application of this compound agent, probably in a prophylactic role, must be defined.
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CITATION: Joubert, J. R., Burger, G. & Shephard, E. 1985. Inhalation therapy during acute asthma : the role of a combined steroid and beta-stimulant preparation. South African Medical Journal, 68:381-384.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
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Asthma