The beta-agonist controversy

被引:51
作者
Taylor, DR
Sears, MR
Cockcroft, DW
机构
[1] MCMASTER UNIV,ST JOSEPHS HOSP,DEPT MED,HAMILTON,ON,CANADA
[2] FIRESTONE REG CHEST & ALLERGY UNIT,HAMILTON,ON,CANADA
[3] UNIV SASKATCHEWAN,DEPT MED,SASKATOON,SK S7N 0W0,CANADA
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10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70465-X
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The place of beta-agonist drug therapy in the management of asthma has been a major source of debate and therapeutic uncertainty during the 1990s. The possible adverse effects of these drugs on control of asthma and lung function are reviewed, and potential mechanisms for these effects are discussed. A hypothesis is proposed linking epidemiologic trends in asthma morbidity and mortality rates to beta-agonist drug use.
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