PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECT OF AN INTRAVENOUS GLUCOCORTICOID IN BRONCHIAL-ASTHMA

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 37  (2) , 80-86
Abstract
The acute effect on the airways of a single dose of i.v. corticosteroid was studied in patients with severe bronchospasm. Following the i.v. injection of corticosteroid, the initial response occurred at 1-2 h and peaked at 4 h. Significant changes occurred at 4-6 h in central airways and in smaller airways.