Aim: To analyse correlation between bronchial hypersensitivity in bronchial asthma (BA) and environmental factors; to propose methods of relevant correction.

Material And Methods: The trial included 97 BA patients (42 males, 55 females) aged 17-79 years. Bronchial sensitivity was studied by means of dose-dependent bronchial resistance curve (Rrs) plotted by the unit Masterlab (Germany) in the course of long-term inhalation of a gradually rising dose of methacholine. A regression analysis was made of the dependence of fluticasone bipropionate effectiveness on clinical symptoms of the disease.

Results: Bronchial hypersensitivity depends on initial clinical symptoms of BA, in a less degree on bronchial permeability, severity of inflammation of bronchial mucosa.

Conclusion: Local corticosteroid fluticasone propionate is a drug of choice in the treatment of mild and moderate BA.

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