• ISBN13: 9780824703714
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Mar Dekker
• Publication Date: February 16, 2000
• Pages: 358
• Original Price: GBP 107.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1000 grams

About the Book This book examines the therapies used for treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) separately and in combination, covering beta-agonists, theophylline, leukotriene modifiers, and anticholinergics.<br>Highlights the importance of specific time dosing of medications <br>Revealing what medications to use and when to prescribe them, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease <br><li>emphasizes anti-inflammatory therapy <br></li><li>compares and contrasts the side effects and efficacy of titration and various combinations <br></li><li>covers the steroid-sparing effect of combining inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta 2-agonists <br></li><li>includes over 1100 references that clarify outcomes among several different agents <br></li><li>details the mechanisms of inhaled glucocorticoid action <br></li><li>and more <br>Written by clinicians who are experts in the pharmacological agents discussed, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is critical for pulmonologists, clinical immunologists/allergists, pharmacologists, internists, family practice physicians, pediatricians, and hospital interns and residents.</li>