Original paper

Comparison between montelukast and tiotropium as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroids plus a long-acting β2-agonist in for patients with asthma

Volume: 56, Issue: 9, Pages: 995 - 1003
Published: Sep 13, 2018
Abstract
Objective: Asthma often remains uncontrolled despite treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) alone or with ICS plus a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA). The recommended alternative is the addition of either montelukast or tiotropium. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of montelukast and tiotropium on airway inflammation and remodeling in persistent asthma. Methods: Eighty-seven patients with asthma were treated with budesonide and...
Paper Details
Title
Comparison between montelukast and tiotropium as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroids plus a long-acting β2-agonist in for patients with asthma
Published Date
Sep 13, 2018
Volume
56
Issue
9
Pages
995 - 1003
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