People with allergic asthma – the most common form of the condition – can experience inflammation and a tightening of the airways when exposed to common allergens. These patients may need other options that complement their existing therapy.
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* Note: Spiriva® Respimat® is currently NOT APPROVED for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age in the EU and a number of other countries. Spiriva ® Respimat® has been approved for use in asthma in over 75 countries, including in the EU, U.S. and Japan. The label and doses vary by country. Please refer to the local product information.
About Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in childhood.4 There are fewer treatment options in paediatric asthma than in adult asthma.5
Asthma is not conquered. Almost 1 in 2 patients remain symptomatic despite their current maintenance therapies (usually ICS/LABA).6, 7, 8 These symptoms have a detrimental effect on their work, education, sleep, social life and relationships.9 Additionally, symptoms increase their risk of potentially fatal asthma attacks in the next few weeks by up to six times.10
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http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/press-release/spiriva-respimat-improves-breathing-in-asthma
