A case of menstruation-associated asthma: treatment with oral contraceptives.
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A menstrual rhythm has been documented for exacerbations of asthma, which may have important clinical relevance to the patient with severe asthma. We report the case of a 26-year-old patient with menstruation-associated asthma who showed a dramatic response to oral contraceptives. It was noted that falls in peak respiratory flow rate coincided with ovulation. We concluded that oral contraceptive therapy is useful in this particular group of asthmatic patients.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 116 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999