Kelly H William, Harkins Michelle S, Boushey Homer
Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
J Natl Med Assoc. 2006 Jan;98(1):8-16.
The role of inhaled beta-2 agonists in the management of asthma has changed significantly over the last several years. This review outlines the most recent understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma and the studies that define the roles that both short- and long-acting beta-2 agonists play in therapy for this disease. A concentration on the clinical pharmacology and genetic implications for clinical use of this class of drugs in accordance with the national and international guidelines are described.
在过去几年中,吸入性β-2激动剂在哮喘治疗中的作用发生了显著变化。本综述概述了对哮喘病理生理学的最新认识,以及确定短效和长效β-2激动剂在该疾病治疗中所起作用的研究。文中还描述了根据国家和国际指南,对这类药物临床药理学及临床应用遗传意义的关注。