Abstract
In recent years, our understanding of basic mechanisms of asthma has increased significantly. This article reviews three specific areas that have been the focus of current asthma research: the role of nitric oxide in the control of airway tone and inflammation, mechanisms of exercise-induced asthma, and current studies in the genetics of asthma. Recent advances in each of these areas have contributed to a better understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms in asthma and are important in the diagnosis and therapy of this disease.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-28 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Current opinion in pulmonary medicine |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine