The β-adrenoceptor agonists (β-agonists) have been used to relieve bronchoconstriction for
at least 5000 years. β-agonists are based on adrenaline and early forms, such as …

Links between frequent use of inhaled β2-agonists and morbidity and mortality from asthma
appear probable. Two mortality epidemics followed the marketing of potent inhaled …

Abstract 89 subjects with stable asthma took part in a double-blind, placebo-controlled,
randomised, crossover study of the effects of regular versus on-demand inhaled …

Background Inhaled β-agonists are the most commonly used treatment for asthma, but data
suggest that regularly scheduled use of these agents may have a deleterious effect on the …

" Addressing a number of practical implications for the promotion of the pharmaceutical
industry, this book will be of enormous interest to students, researchers and academics …

Albuterol is a long‐acting beta2‐adrenergic receptor‐selective drug that relaxes airway
smooth muscle. It is currently available in the United States in oral and metered‐dose …

BACKGROUND Despite widespread use of adrenergic agents in the management of
asthma for many decades, doubts have emerged concerning the safety and efficacy of long …

Background Inhaled short‐acting beta‐2 agonists are the major class of bronchodilators
used for relief of symptoms in asthma. There has been concern that excessive uncontrolled …

Patients with mild persistent asthma rarely see their doctor with symptoms of the disease.
Partly as a result of this situation, mild asthma is generally undertreated. Findings of several …

Increasing financial barriers to primary health care against a background of social and
economic decline are likely to have contributed to asthma morbidity and mortality in New …