Adenosine monophosphate and histamine induced bronchoconstriction: repeatability and protection by terbutaline.

BACKGROUND: Inhaled adenosine monophosphate (AMP) is thought to cause bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients indirectly through mast cell mediator release. It may therefore be a more sensitive marker of airway inflammation in asthma and hence more specific for epidemiological surveys of asthma th...

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Main Authors: Egbagbe, E, Pavord, I, Wilding, P, Thompson-Coon, J, Tattersfield, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1997