Efficacy of budesonide in moderate to severe asthma

EJ O'Connell - Clinical therapeutics, 2002 - Elsevier
Background: The worldwide prevalence of asthma is increasing by∼ 50% per decade.
Budesonide is one of several inhaled corticosteroids available for the treatment of asthma …

Once‐daily inhaled budesonide for the treatment of asthma: clinical evidence and pharmacokinetic explanation

O Selroos, S Edsbäcker, C Hultquist - Journal of Asthma, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Background. Budesonide, a widely used inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) with a favorable
therapeutic ratio, is available via a dry powder inhaler (Pulmicort Turbuhaler®) and as a …

The impact of budesonide and other inhaled corticosteroid therapies in the management of asthma in children and adults

KR Chapman - Clinical therapeutics, 2003 - Elsevier
Background: Since the recognition that asthma is characterized by extensive inflammation of
the airways, the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) as controller therapy has become …

Budesonide/formoterol in the treatment of asthma

C Lee, J Corren - Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Budesonide/formoterol is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid plus a long-acting β2-
agonist available as a dry-powder inhaler for the indication of asthma and chronic …

Dose-response relationship of inhaled budesonide in adult asthma: a meta-analysis

M Masoli, S Holt, M Weatherall… - European Respiratory …, 2004 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of this study was to examine the dose-response relationship of inhaled budesonide
in adolescents and adults with asthma. A meta-analysis was carried out on placebo …

The role of budesonide in adults and children with mild‐to‐moderate persistent asthma

CH Banov - Journal of Asthma, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Asthma, a chronic and potentially life‐threatening disease of the airways, affects patients of
all ages. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the recommended first‐line therapy for patients …

Inhaled budesonide for adults with mild-to-moderate asthma: a randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial

ALG Fernandes, SM Faresin, MM Amorim… - Sao Paulo Medical …, 2001 - SciELO Brasil
CONTEXT: Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid with high topical potency and low
systemic activity recommended in the treatment of chronic asthma. OBJECTIVE: This study …

Budesonide once versus twice‐daily administration: meta‐analysis

M Masoli, M Weatherall, S Holt, R Beasley - Respirology, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of budesonide administered
once daily compared to twice daily in asthma. Methodology: Meta‐analysis of randomised …

High or standard initial dose of budesonide to control mild-to-moderate asthma?

P Chanez, R Karlstrom, P Godard - European Respiratory …, 2001 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Guidelines on the use of inhaled steroids in asthma advocate that the daily dose should be
chosen according to the severity of the disease. However, the question of the optimal …

Budesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in children and adults

NP Adams, JC Bestall, P Jones… - Cochrane Database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Inhaled budesonide is a widely used inhaled corticosteroid for asthma.
Objectives The objectives of this review was to compare the efficacy of budesonide with …