Accession Number:

ADP011042

Title:

Pharmacologic Agents for the Management of Asthma in Aircrew

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENCE AND CIVIL INST OF ENVIRONMENTALMEDICINE DOWNSVIEW (ONTARIO)

Personal Author(s):

• Gray, G. W.

Report Date:

2001-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *DRUGS
• *ASTHMA
• CANADA
• THERAPY
• INFLAMMATION
• IMMUNOSUPPRESSION
• INHALATION
• STEROIDS
• CONSTRICTIONS
• BRONCHI
• PROSTAGLANDIN

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Pharmacology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE