Smoking Affects Response to Inhaled Corticosteroids or Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Asthma

C. Lazarus, Stephen; M. Chinchilli, Vernon; J. Rollings, Nancy; A. Boushey, Homer; M. Cherniack, Reuben; Craig, Timothy; Deykin, Aaron; DiMango, Emily; E. Fish, James; G. Ford, Jean; Israel, Elliot; P. Kiley, James; Kraft, Monica; F. Lemanske, Robert; T. Leone, Frank; J. Martin, Richard; R. Pesola, Gene; P. Peters, Stephen; A. Sorkness, Christine; J. Szefler, Stanley; E. Wechsler, Michael; V. Fahy, John

doi:10.1164/rccm.200511-1746oc

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Smoking Affects Response to Inhaled Corticosteroids or Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists in Asthma

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • Jan 4, 2007

Authors:

Stephen C. Lazarus

Vernon M. Chinchilli

Nancy J. Rollings

Abstract

RATIONALE: One-quarter to one-third of individuals with asthma smoke, which may affect response to therapy and contribute to poor asthma control. OBJECTIVES: To determine if the response to an inhaled corticosteroid or a leukotriene receptor antagonist is attenuated in individuals with asthma who sm...

Subject

Medicine

Montelukast

Asthma

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