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Long-Acting Beta₂ Agonists or 'Symptom Controllers'

Their Place in Asthma Management

This brochure has been written for practising clinicians to assist in appreciating the role of long-acting beta₂ agonists. It is not a comprehensive treatise and approved product information should be utilised for full information.

The National Asthma Council will provide a referenced information sheet on the pharmacological profiles of long-acting beta2 agonists on application to the following toll-free number: 1800 032 495

Content created: August 1998

Contents

What are Long-acting Beta₂ Agonists or Symptom Controllers?

Clinical Use of Symptom Controllers

Recent Studies Characterising the Role of Beta₂ Agonists

Dosage and Administration of Symptom Controllers