Review article

How to assess results of pharmacodynamic testing of airway obstruction?

S. Popović-Grle ; Klinika za plućne bolesti Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
F. Pavičić ; Klinika za plućne bolesti Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
V. Bićanić ; Klinika za plućne bolesti Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Z. Radošević ; Klinika za plućne bolesti Medicinskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

The factors that could influence the results of pharmacodynamic testing with beta 2 agonists in lung function diagnostics are discussed. These are: hypersecretion of the mucus, acute respiratory infection, tachyphylaxis of the adrenoceptors, therapy in the past 48 hours, patient's cooperation, and ambient or environmental pollution. The correct application, by inhalation, of selective sympathomimetics is described and differences between the basic values of lung function parameters and those following the salbutamol test are discussed

Keywords

bronchodilator test; lung function diagnosis; inhalation; salbutamol aerosol

Hrčak ID:

151000

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/151000

Publication date:

3.9.1991.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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