Can smaller asthma inhaler particles reach deeper into the lungs?

NCT ID NCT00203684

Summary

This study aimed to understand if inflammation in the small, deep airways of the lungs could be better treated with inhaled steroids made of very small particles. Researchers compared a standard large-particle steroid to a new small-particle version in 57 adults with mild-to-moderate asthma. They measured inflammation before and after treatment using lung function tests, breathing measurements, and specialized scans.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Asthma and Cough Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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