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Anticholinergic therapy for acute asthma in children. [PDF]
Inhaled anticholinergics as single agent bronchodilators (or in combination with beta(2)-agonists) are one of the several medications available for the treatment of acute asthma in ...
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of tiotropium solution and tiotropium powder in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
The aim of the study was to characterize pharmacokinetics of tiotropium solution 5 µg compared to powder 18 µg and assess dose-dependency of tiotropium solution pharmacodynamics in comparison to placebo.
Cornelissen, PJG +7 more
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Is there a rationale and role for long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilators in asthma? [PDF]
The authors acknowledge the medical writing assistance received from Sam Yarwood, PhD, of Complete HealthVizion, in the form of literature searches and preparation and revision of the draft manuscript.Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Fromer, Leonard +4 more
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Paediatrics: how to manage acute asthma exacerbations
Background: Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood and a major source of childhood health burden worldwide. These burdens are particularly marked when children experience characteristic ‘symptom flare-ups’ or acute asthma exacerbations ...
James S Leung
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Anticholinergics, or specific antimuscarinic agents, by inhibition of muscarinic receptors cause bronchodilatation, which might correlate with activation of these receptors by the muscarinic agonist methacholine.
Petanjek Bojana B +3 more
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COPD and cardiovascular disease [PDF]
COPD is one of the major public health problems in people aged 40 years or above. It is currently the 4th leading cause of death in the world and projected to be the 3rd leading cause of death by 2020.
André, S. +5 more
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Background In exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, administration of high concentrations of oxygen may cause hypercapnia and increase mortality compared with oxygen titrated, if required, to achieve an oxygen saturation of 88–92 ...
George Bardsley +7 more
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The international guidelines on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) recommend inhaled bronchodilators for maintenance treatment of the disease. These drugs include β2-agonists and muscarinic antagonists, which are both available as short-acting ...
Erminia Ridolo +4 more
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Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive and irreversible airflow limitation. Different factors that modify pulmonary function include age, sex, muscular strength, and a history of exposure to toxic agents ...
Nathalie Martínez-Luna +9 more
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Inhaled steroids and risk of pneumonia for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are anti-inflammatory drugs that have proven benefits for people with worsening symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and repeated exacerbations.
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