ABSTRACT

First published in 1993, the Role of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy in Asthma Mortality provides the first comprehensive review of the role of beta-receptor agonist drug therapy and asthma mortality. The book includes sections on the epidemiological and experimental methods used to examine possible relationships between beta-agonist drug therapy and asthma mortality. It also reviews the development of beta-agonist drugs and the long-term trends in asthma mortality to present a historical perspective. Internationally respected experts have contributed to this unique volume, making it essential for epidemiologists, pharmacologists, and researchers in clinical medicine and public health.

section Section 1|26 pages

Historical Overview

section Section 2|37 pages

Studies of Time Trends in Asthma Mortality

section Section 3|59 pages

Analytical Epidemiological Studies of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy and Asthma Mortality

section Section 4|35 pages

The Pharmacological Effects of Beta Receptor Agonist Drugs

section Section 5|62 pages

The Acute and Long-Term Effects of Beta Receptor Agonist Therapy

section Section 6|34 pages

The Future