Several single-dose studies comparing acute bronchodilation induced by ipratropium bromide with salbutamol have shown that salbutamol was more effective than ipratropium in asthma treatment.

Salbutamol via Diskhaler was given as rescue medication. Inhalation of ipratropium bromide was allowed at a constant dosage. Bronchial biopsy specimens were collected at the start of the treatment ...

COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; EIB: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction; IβA: Inhaled β 2-agonist; ICS: Inhaled corticosteroid. Globally, the prevalence of asthma continues to ...

Excessive use of reliever inhalers for asthma is linked to a significantly increased risk of dying from the disease, a new study revealed today. Researchers found that over-use of short acting ...