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(R)-albuterol decreases immune responses: role of activated T cells

open access: yesRespiratory Research, 2008
Racemic albuterol is an equimolar mixture of two isomers, (R) and (S). Whether (R) and (S) isomers and the combination of both exert different effects in immune activation is not well defined. We analyzed the effects of (R+S)-albuterol, (R)-albuterol and
Lu Xin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Intravenous Regular Insulin for Treatment of Hyperkalemia in Overweight Patients. [PDF]

open access: yesPharmacotherapy
ABSTRACT Introduction Intravenous regular insulin is often used for the management of hyperkalemia due to its rapid onset of action and predictable potassium‐lowering effects. Various studies have been conducted to determine optimal insulin dosing strategies that reduce serum potassium levels without increasing hypoglycemia risk. As data shifts towards
Kelley D, Piccuirro S, Gandhi P, Kim H.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Myoclonus induced by salbutamol: A case report

open access: yesBiomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud, 2018
Salbutamol is a β2 adrenergic agonist widely prescribed in patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. The main side effects associated with its use are tachycardia and tremor. Myoclonus is an involuntary, irregular, abrupt, brief and sudden
María Alejandra Montoya-Giraldo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics of drug and dietary supplement inquiries by college athletes. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
BackgroundIn the United States, the National Center for Drug Free Sport manages the drug-testing programs for athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Ambrose, Peter J   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Albuterol Improves Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Conductance in Healthy Humans

open access: yesClinical Medicine Insights: Circulatory, Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine, 2016
Background Beta-2 adrenergic receptors (β 2 ARs) are located throughout the body including airway and alveolar cells. The β 2 ARs regulate lung fluid clearance through a variety of mechanisms including ion transport on alveolar cells and relaxation of ...
Natalie E. Taylor   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can bronchoconstriction and bronchodilatation in horses be detected using electrical impedance tomography?

open access: yesJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021
Background Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) generates images of the lungs based on impedance change and was able to detect changes in airflow after histamine challenge in horses.
Cristy Secombe   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Characteristics of patients with asthma overprescribed short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) reliever inhalers stratified by blood eosinophil count in North East London: a cross-sectional observational study

open access: yesBJGP Open, 2023
Background: Overprescription of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers and blood eosinophil count have strong associations with exacerbation risk in asthma.
Paul Pfeffer   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of inhaler devices used in the routine management of chronic asthma in older children: a systematic review and economic evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Background: This review examines the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hand-held inhalers to deliver medication for the routine management of chronic asthma in children aged between 5 and 15 years.
Beverley, C.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Anti-inflammatory effects of levalbuterol-induced 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 activity in airway epithelial cells

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2015
Airway epithelial NF-kB activation is observed in asthmatic subjects and is a cause of airway inflammation in mouse models of allergic asthma. Combination therapy with inhaled short-acting b2-agonists and corticosteroids significantly improves lung ...
Matthew J Randall   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for treatment of uncomplicated acute bronchitis: background. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
The following principles of appropriate antibiotic use for adults with acute bronchitis apply to immunocompetent adults without complicating comorbid conditions, such as chronic lung or heart disease.
Bartlett, JG   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

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