Open AccessProtection of leukotriene receptor antagonist against aspirin-induced bronchospasm in asthmatics
Author(s) -
Jong Suk Park,
An Soo Jang,
Sung Woo Park,
Young Mok Lee,
Soo Taek Uh,
Yong Hoon Kim,
Ji Yean,
Se Min Park,
Choon-Sik Park
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
allergy, asthma and immunology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.356
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 2092-7363
pISSN - 2092-7355
DOI - 10.4168/aair.2010.2.1.48
Subject(s) - bronchospasm , aspirin , montelukast , medicine , asthma , leukotriene receptor , anesthesia , leukotriene
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) are used to treat aspirin-intolerant asthma (AIA); however, the protective effects of long-term LTRA administration against aspirin-induced bronchospasm have not been evaluated.