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Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of asthma medications.
Created January 2008
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Corticosteroids for hospitalised children with acute asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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An acute asthma attack in a child often results in a trip to the hospital. In the emergency department steroid drugs are given which may improve the child's condition and allow them to be sent home after a few hours observation. However, some children ...
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Oct 2002
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Oxatomide for stable asthma in adults and children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Oxatomide, an anti-histamine agent, cannot be recommended for the treatment of chronic asthma as there is no consistent data to support a beneficial effect on asthma control. Six randomised controlled studies of the effect of oxatomide were identified. ...
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Aug 2002
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Budesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in children and adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Budesonide is highly effective preventative treatment for all patients with asthma, irrespective of age or severity of their disease. Most benefits are seen with low-moderate doses....
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Jun 1999
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Antibiotics for acute asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients with acute asthma who require admission to hospital are often treated with antibiotics, in case the underlying cause of the attack is a bacterial infection. This review examines the evidence regarding this therapy and whether it is justified in...
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Dec 2000
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Fluticasone versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fluticasone is a well-established inhaled steroid for use a preventative agent in controlling asthma symptoms. This review found that it is highly effective even in low doses. The effect does appear to increase with higher doses, but these improvements ...
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Jun 2005
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Sodium cromoglycate for asthma in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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In this review we aimed to determine whether there is evidence for the effectiveness of inhaled sodium cromoglycate as maintenance treatment in children with chronic asthma. Most of the studies were carried out in small groups of patients. Furthermore, ...
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May 2003
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Inhaled steroids for episodic viral wheeze of childhood
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A wheeze that is recurrent and caused by a viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is different to asthma. Episodic recurrent wheezing happens in children who have no symptoms in between episodes and is different to wheezing that is persistent. C...
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Oct 1999
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Chloroquine as a steroid sparing agent for asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Asthma can be treated with drugs which aim to reduce inflammation in the airways. Inhaled corticosteroids are frequently used, but occasionally individuals require oral steroids for adequate control. However, oral steroids are frequently associated with...
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Jul 2003
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Leukotriene receptor antagonists for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Leukotriene receptor antagonists are a new class of drug which may have an anti-inflammatory action in some patients with asthma. In theory they may also be of benefit in bronchiectasis, but no randomised controlled trials have yet been reported so it i...
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Jan 2000
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Beclomethasone at different doses for chronic asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) is available in a wide range of daily doses for the treatment of long-term asthma.
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Jul 1999
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Beclomethasone versus placebo for chronic asthma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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During an asthma attack, the airways narrow, causing breathing problems, wheezing and coughing. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used to reduce swelling of the airways. Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) is commonly used. There is now a new form...
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Oct 2004
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Anti-IgE for chronic asthma in adults and children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Allergic people produce Immunoglobulin E (IgE) when exposed to environmental allergens, and IgE binds to mast cells in the airways. Acute exposure to the allergen causes mast cells to release chemicals (such as histamine) causing itching, sneezing, bloc...
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Feb 2006
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Anticholinergic therapy for chronic asthma in children over two years of age
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Anticholinergic drugs are widely used in the management of both acute and chronic asthma in children. Their effect is achieved through relief of narrowing of the airways that occurs in asthma. Current guidelines for the management of chronic asthma advi...
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Feb 2008
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