What is the role of long-acting bronchodilators in asthma management?
The long-acting bronchodilators are presently classified as preventive medication for asthma. They ensure sustained bronchodilation for up to 12 hours. The indications for use of long-acting bronchodilators include the following: • For improving control of nocturnal and exercise-induced asthma. • As add-on therapy to inhaled steroids in asthma. Studies have shown that the addition of a long-acting bronchodilator to low dose inhaled steroids may be more effective than simply doubling the dose of inhaled steroid. • As regular bronchodilators for COPD.
