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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.
Highlights the importance of specific time dosing of medications!
Revealing what medications to use and when to prescribe them, Combination Therapy for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

emphasizes anti-inflammatory therapy

compares and contrasts the side effects and efficacy of titration and various combinations

covers the steroid-sparing effect of combining inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta 2-agonists

includes over 1100 references that clarify outcomes among several different agents

details the mechanisms of inhaled glucocorticoid action

and more!
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.

Inhaled Glucocorticoids
Joseph D. Spahn and Stanley Szefler
2-Adrenergic Agonists
Mary E. Strek and Alan R. Leff
Theophylline
Gordon Dent and Klaus F. Rabe
Leukotriene Modifiers
Michael E. Wechsler and Jeffrey M. Drazen
Ancholinergic Bronchodilators: Historical Perspective, Basic Pharmacology, and Overview of Clinical Use
Stephen I. Rennard
Circadian Rhythm Dependencies of Asthma Medications and Their Chronotherapy
Michael H. Smolensky, Gilbert E. D'Alonzo, and Alain E. Reinberg
Combination Therapy in Asthma
Monica Kraft
COPD-Combination Therapy
E. Rand Sutherland and Richard J. Martin