Pharmacologic Agents for the Management of Asthma in Aircrew

Abstract

Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the airways, producing variable bronchoconstriction. First line therapy is directed at controlling the inflammatory process with agents such as inhaled steroids, nedocromil, and the newer leukotriene inhibitor drugs. In severe cases, systemic steroids or other immunosuppressive therapies may be required for suppression of inflammation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP011042

Entities

People

  • G. W. Gray

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Clinical Trials
  • Granulocytes
  • Heart Rate
  • Inflammation
  • Inhibitors
  • Lung Diseases
  • Maintenance
  • Medical Personnel
  • Particle Size
  • Physicians
  • Reactivities
  • Side Effects

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology