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β-Agonists and asthma: too much of a good thing?
Stephanie A. Shore, Jeffrey M. Drazen
Stephanie A. Shore, Jeffrey M. Drazen
Published August 15, 2003
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2003;112(4):495-497. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI19642.
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β-Agonists and asthma: too much of a good thing?

Abstract

In an unusual paradox, asthmatics who are chronically treated with bronchodilating β-agonists sometimes experience a worsening of their condition. A new study describes one possible mechanism and reveals a potential new therapeutic target in the treatment of asthma.

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Stephanie A. Shore, Jeffrey M. Drazen

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