Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 20 No 11-12 (1980): November - December 1980

Recent Advances in Childhood Asthma

Sudigdo Sastroasmoro (Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2021

Abstract

Research in bronchial asthma shows striking advances in the last fifteen years. In recent years, advances in immunology and the introduction of beta adrenergic theory (neuro-humoral theory) lead to a new and comprehensive understanding on the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of asthma. Physiological changes in asthma are particularly concerning the affection of smaller air ways, the goal of the newer methods is to find the most sensitive and reliable method to detect small airway alteration. The current advances in the treatment of asthma are the sympathomimetic amines and the related compounds. The use of steroid, sodium cromoglycate and immunotherapy will be reviewed in this paper.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...