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Role of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: A Review

Authors :
Philteos George S
Davis Beth E
Cockcroft Donald W
Marciniuk Darcy D
Source :
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 60-64 (2005)
Publication Year :
2005
Publisher :
BMC, 2005.

Abstract

Abstract Asthma is a very common disorder that still causes significant morbidity and mortality. A high percentage of individuals with asthma also experience exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This article reviews the current literature and updates the reader on the safety, efficacy, and clinical applications of leukotriene modifiers in the treatment of EIB.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17101492 and 17101484
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5319555a012f43c5ae1897d97a71a63b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-1-2-60