Pediatria pre prax 1/2012
Pharmacotherapy of bronchial asthma
Bronchial asthma is a complex disease based on a chronic inflammation of the airways. Pharmacotherapy is only one of the management components. Relievers are used as required. The goal of the controllers is to achieve and maintain control of asthma. A written asthma management plan is prepared individually. Appropriate education, correct inhalation technique, understanding of the disease by the patient or parents and optimal lifestyle, including no smoking, are of essential importance.
Keywords: pharmacotherapy of asthma, relievers, controllers, education, lifestyle.
