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Leukotriene receptor antagonists: clinical potential in allergic rhinitis

, 2001
Leukotrienes are potent pro-inflammatory mediators that have been shown to play a prominent role in the pathophysiology of asthma and associated allergic disorders including allergic rhinitis (AR) and atopic dermatitis (AD).
Fokkens, WJ, Diamant, Z, Fokkens, W. J., Diamant, Z.   +3 more
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Leukotriene end organ antagonists increase pulmonary blood flow in fetal lambs

, 1985
The factors responsible for maintaining the normally low pulmonary blood flow and high pulmonary vascular resistance in the fetus are not well understood.
R. D. Loitz, M. A. Heymann, C. Roman, S. J. Soifer   +3 more
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Treating asthma: is there a place for leukotriene receptor antagonists?

, 2005
SummaryAsthma is a chronic disorder, characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), airway inflammation and airway remodelling. Evidence has been provided for a relationship between pathophysiology, airway inflammation and remodelling.
van der Molen, T, Diamant, Zuzana, Diamant, Z, van der Molen, Thys   +3 more
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Leukotriene receptor antagonists pranlukast and montelukast for treating asthma

, 2014
Introduction: The prevalence of bronchial asthma, which is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway, is increasing worldwide. Although inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) play a central role in the treatment of asthma, they cannot achieve good control for
Kohno, Shigeru, Shigeru Kohno, Hiroto Matsuse, Matsuse, Hiroto   +3 more
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Inflammation and mechanical force‐induced bone remodeling

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontitis arises from imbalanced host–microbe interactions, leading to dysbiosis and destructive inflammation. The host's innate and adaptive immune responses produce pro‐inflammatory mediators that stimulate destructive events, which cause loss of alveolar bone and connective tissue attachment.
Hyeran Helen Jeon, Xin Huang, Leticia Rojas Cortez, Puttipong Sripinun, Jung‐me Lee, Julie J. Hong, Dana T. Graves   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current role of leukotriene receptor antagonists in preschool asthma

, 2012
Asthma in preschool children is common. One in three children has at least one episode of wheezing prior to their third birthday, and the cumulative prevalence of wheeze is almost 50% at the age of 6 years.
Maglione M., Montella S., Di Giorgio A., Mirra V., SANTAMARIA, FRANCESCA, PIGNATA, CLAUDIO, SALERNO, MARIACAROLINA, De Stefano S.   +7 more
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Antibiotic‐mediated immune modulation in periodontitis

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Although initiated by dysbiotic microbial communities, its progression is largely driven by the host's uncontrolled inflammatory response. While antibiotics have conventionally been employed in periodontitis therapy for their antimicrobial ...
Lina J. Suárez, R. M. Arce, Camila Pinheiro Furquim, Cristiane Gonçalves, Alpdogan Kantarci, Magda Feres, Nidia C. Castro dos Santos   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Churg-Strauss Syndrome associated with montelukast: Three Case Reports

Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2014
Churg-Strauss syndrome (new name Eosinophilic granulomatosis and polyangiitis); asthma, fever, peripheral blood eosinophilia, eosinophilic tissue infiltration, small and medium sized arteries characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation is a ...
Fatih Yildiz, Suzan Zorludemir, Eren Erken   +2 more
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Breathing for Two: Asthma Management, Treatment, and Safety of Pharmacological Therapy during Pregnancy

Medicines
The primary objectives of asthma management during pregnancy are to achieve adequate symptom control, reduce the risk of acute exacerbations, and maintain normal pulmonary function, all of which contribute to ensuring the health and well-being of both ...
Jovan Javorac, Dejan Živanović, Biljana Zvezdin, Vesna Mijatović Jovin   +3 more
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Role of Leukotriene Modifiers in the Treatment of Asthma

, 2000
Asthma is the most common respiratory disease encountered by nurse practitioners in clinical practice. There is no cure for asthma and it is not always controlled with existing therapies.
Szygorski, Krzysztof
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