Magnesium has an established role in obstetrics and an evolving role in other clinical areas,
in particular cardiology. Many of the effects involving magnesium are still a matter of …

Background Treatment of acute asthma is based on rapid reversal of bronchospasm and
arresting airway inflammation. There is some evidence that intravenous magnesium can …

Magnesium has been reported as an effective medical therapy in an expanding array of
conditions. Evidence investigating magnesium's use is presented, with a number of studies …

Conventional nebulized β-agonist therapy has met with disappointing results in an
increasing number of moderate to severe asthmatics who may be characterized as" poor …

Background Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by airways
inflammation, constriction of airway smooth muscle and structural alteration of the airways …

Stress intensifies release of catecholamines and corticosteroids that increase survival of
normal animals when their lives are threatened. When magnesium (Mg) deficiency exists …

Background Studies of IV magnesium sulfate as a treatment for acute asthma have had
mixed results, with some data suggesting a benefit for acute severe asthma, but not for mild …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous magnesium (IVMg) therapy for
moderate to severe asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. DESIGN: Randomized …

Explores the role of diet in the etiology of asthma. Published evidence for the effects of
individual nutrients on asthma; Possibilities for treatment, specifically sodium, magnesium …

Despite advancing knowledge of the pathophysiology and treatment of asthma, asthma
morbidity and mortality are on the rise. To help avert this trend, clinicians and patients must …