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ABSTRACT Albuterol has been a cornerstone of asthma treatment for several decades, but evidence suggests that it may be overused at the expense of more efficacious treatment. Albuterol may not… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT Albuterol has been a cornerstone of asthma treatment for several decades, but evidence suggests that it may be overused at the expense of more efficacious treatment. Albuterol may not even be appropriate for sole first-line rescue medication in some patients. Inflammatory mechanisms have been shown to play a role early in the course of developing bronchospasm, suggesting that inhaled corticosteroids should be included as part of initial rescue treatment. Newer biologics target inflammatory cytokine pathways, which may be needed in patients with moderate to severe disease. Evidence-based recommendations for the management of asthma and bronchospasm are continuing to evolve.
Journal Title: JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Year Published: 2022
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