Journal article
β2-Agonists for asthma
Abstract
Inhaled β-agonists are commonly prescribed for the treatment of wheezing disorders in infants and children. Despite this, there are concerns that these medications have potentially detrimental effects on lung health and symptoms. We will review the ontogeny of β-agonist receptor and smooth muscle development from fetal life through infancy and childhood as well as the evidence supporting the clinical utility of β-agonists in wheezing infants …
Authors
Subbarao P; Ratjen F
Journal
Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology, Vol. 31, No. 2-3, pp. 209–218
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 2006
DOI
10.1385/criai:31:2:209
ISSN
1080-0549