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Theophylline: Revisiting An Old Asthma Treatment

Fred Little Health Professional Doctor and Asthma Expert Dr. Fred Little is a practicing allergist and pulmonologist who also... Send Message Subscribe: Fred Little

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In this entry, I would like to discuss the use of theophylline for asthma both in the past and present. While this medication has fallen out of favor as a first line medication in the treatment of asthma, it should not be overlooked as an option for many patients with asthma. Theophyllin...

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Joanne Clapper
Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:39 AM
I have taken 300 mgs twice a day for 5 yrs. no side affects. I have severe copod..Diagnosed in 1999, am on oxygen 24-7 as of Dec. 2007.

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