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4.7.5 ASPIRIN-INTOLERANT ASTHMA<br />
There are theoretical reasons to suggest that leukotriene receptor antagonists might be of<br />
particular value in the treatment of aspirin-intolerant asthma. However, there is little evidence<br />
to justify managing patients with aspirin-intolerant asthma in a different manner to other patients<br />
with asthma, apart from the rigorous avoidance of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. 349<br />
4.7.6 GASTRO-OESOPHOGEAL REFLUx<br />
A Cochrane review of twelve double blind controlled trials found that treatment of gastrooesophageal<br />
reflux (GORD) had no benefit on asthma symptoms or lung function when both<br />
conditions were present. Reduction in dry cough was observed although this was probably not<br />
due to improved asthma control. 350,351<br />
A systematic review identified a single RCT showing that proton pump inhibitors did not improve<br />
asthma symptoms in children with GORD. 863<br />
4.7.7 β-BLOCKERS<br />
β-blockers, including eye drops, are contraindicated in patients with asthma.<br />
4 PhArMAColoGiCAl MAnAGeMent<br />
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