Publications by authors named "Ulla Strandbygaard"
Background: The purpose was to assess tolerance to terbutaline after daily use of long-acting beta2- agonist (LABA) and further to evaluate two designs of reversibility test widely used in research and clinic in order to demonstrate tolerance.
Methods: Twenty-eight asthmatics were given daily LABA in 12 weeks and were randomized to challenge test and either conventional reversibility test with 2 puffs terbutaline or reversibility test with refracted doses (1 puff) every 5 min, total 4 puffs. FEV(1) was measured pre-challenge, post-challenge, during and after reversibility test.
Background: Poor adherence to asthma treatment is a well-recognised challenge and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and consumption of health care resources. This study examined the impact of receiving a daily text message reminder on one's cell phone on adherence to asthma treatment.
Methods: A total of 26 subjects aged 18-45 years, with a clinical history of asthma and a positive methacholine challenge test (PD(20)