Efficiency of montelukast in control of atopic diseases at children of preschool age



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Abstract

The aim of study. To estimate clinical efficiency of the antagonist of the leukotriiene receptors - montelukast in control of atopic diseases at children of preschool age. Materials and methods. Open randomized comparative study of clinical efficiency of montelukast in parallel groups of children of preschool age having atopic diseases was conducted. Results. Inclusion of montelukast (singular) in basic therapy of children of preschool age, having atopic diseases, allowed to decrease the number of exacerbations of a bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis and as well as the necessity of «emergency aid», when a dose of topical glucocorticosteroids reduced 1,9 times. Conclusion. Montelukast treatment showed high clinical efficiency and allowed to control symptoms of allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma, when it was included in the basic therapy of atopic diseases at children of preschool age.

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N A Volkova

Central Medical-Sanitary Department № 91 of the FMBA of Russia

Email: Volkov-vaa@yandex.ru
Lesnoy, Sverdlovsk region

E K Beltyukov

Ural State Medical University Ministry of Health of Russia

Ekaterinburg

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