Index to Chiropractic Literature

• Isaza A

In 2010, Salpeter, et al, conducted a literature review that included 36,588 participants and found that long-acting beta-agonists increased catastrophic events 2-fold. The review concluded that long-acting beta-agonists increase the risk for asthma-related intubations and deaths, even when used in a controlled fashion, with concomitant inhaled corticosteroids.

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• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Adrenergic beta-Agonists
• Asthma
• Magnesium / therapeutic use