Journal article
Rapid Effect of Inhaled Ciclesonide in Asthma A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Ciclesonide is a novel inhaled corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, and it is important to measure the onset of effect of this therapy on airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), exhaled nitric oxide (NO), and levels of eosinophils in induced sputum.
METHODS: In a randomized, double-blind, crossover study, 21 patients with mild asthma inhaled ciclesonide 320 microg (ex-actuator) qd, ciclesonide 640 microg (ex-actuator) bid, and …
Authors
Erin EM; Zacharasiewicz AS; Nicholson GC; Tan AJ; Neighbour H; Engelstätter R; Hellwig M; Kon OM; Barnes PJ; Hansel TT
Journal
CHEST Journal, Vol. 134, No. 4, pp. 740–745
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2008
DOI
10.1378/chest.07-2575
ISSN
0012-3692