Beta-agonists and Asthma: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Overview

Journal J Clin Invest

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2003 Aug 20

PMID 12925688

Citations 17

Authors

Stephanie A Shore

Jeffrey M Drazen

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Abstract

In an unusual paradox, asthmatics who are chronically treated with bronchodilating beta-agonists sometimes experience a worsening of their condition. A new study describes one possible mechanism and reveals a potential new therapeutic target in the treatment of asthma.

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