Moderate Acute Asthma
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of nebule procaterol with nebule salbutamol in the treatment of moderate acute asthma.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Patients with moderate acute asthma according to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 1998 (Appendix 1). Patients with moderate acute asthma according to Modified Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 1998 (Patients with asthma score 5 - 11; PEFR ≤ 80% predicted) 2. Patients of both gender aged 15 to 60 years 3. Patients still have the ability to undergo examinations and give written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
1. Pregnant and lactating women 2. Smokers 3. Patients with heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, COPD or other chronic diseases 4. Patients with signs of severe infections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference 5% from baseline in peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) | 3 times every 20 minutes (at 0, 20 and 40 minutes) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference 5% from baseline in asthma score | 3 times every 20 minutes (at 0, 20 and 40 minutes) |
Countries
Indonesia