What is the Role of Long‐Acting β2‐Agonists in the Treatment of Asthma?

This chapter contains section titled: Mechanisms of Action of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Bronchodilator Effects of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Bronchoprotective Effects of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Anti‐Inflammatory Activity of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Long‐Acting β‐Agonists as Monotherapy in Asthma Long‐Acting β‐Agonist Used in Conjunction with Inhaled Corticosteroid Long‐Acting β‐Agonists as an Alternative to Increased Inhaled Corticosteroid Controversial Issues Relating to the use of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Current Indications for use of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists References Mechanisms of Action of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Bronchodilator Effects of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Bronchoprotective Effects of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Anti‐Inflammatory Activity of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Long‐Acting β‐Agonists as Monotherapy in Asthma Long‐Acting β‐Agonist Used in Conjunction with Inhaled Corticosteroid Long‐Acting β‐Agonists as an Alternative to Increased Inhaled Corticosteroid Controversial Issues Relating to the use of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists Current Indications for use of Long‐Acting β‐Agonists References