Recent Evidence on the Use of Tiotropium Bromide in Pediatric Asthma: Summary Results of Eight Clinical Trials

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo collect the existing information on tiotropium as an add-on treatment for asthma in children and adolescents.Recent FindingsThe use of tiotropium bromide in children between 1 and 6  years old.SummaryAsthma is a disease that can be difficult to control. For the treatment of this, there is a combination of medications, but often complete control of the disease is not achieved. The addition of tiotropium, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, to treatment with inhaled corticosteroids has been recommended to improve lung function in adults and adolescents who have uncontrolled asthma. Here we present a review of the eight clinical trials that show the use of tiotropium in pediatric patients with asthma. The results demonstrate efficacy in improving lung function (e...

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