Montelukast versus inhaled corticosteroids in the management of pediatric mild persistent asthma

Montelukast versus inhaled corticosteroids in the management of pediatric mild persistent asthma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>International guidelines recommend the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) as the preferred therapy, with leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) as an alternative, for the management of persistent asthma in children. Montelukast (MLK) is the first LTRA approv...

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Main Authors: Scaparrotta Alessandra, Di Pillo Sabrina, Attanasi Marina, Rapino Daniele, Cingolani Anna, Consilvio Nicola Pietro, Verini Marcello, Chiarelli Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-07-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Childhood asthma
Inhaled corticosteroids
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Montelukast
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/13

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