Clinical efficacy of andriol in patients with bronchial asthma and acquired androgen deficiency
https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2011-0-6-99-102
Abstract
Summary. The aim of this study was to investigate influence of andriol replacement therapy on clinical course of asthma in patients with acquired androgen deficiency. Thirty six males in age of 53.5 ± 2.4 years with asthma history of 1 to 8 years were examined and treated. Besides of lung function and androgen status, quality of life was assessed before and after andriol replacement therapy. Results of the study showed favorable influence of the andriol replacement therapy on severity and frequency of asthma attacks as well as improvement in several parameters of the patients' quality of life.
About the Authors
V. M. ProvotorovRussian Federation
M. A. Nikitin
Russian Federation
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Provotorov V.M., Nikitin M.A. Clinical efficacy of andriol in patients with bronchial asthma and acquired androgen deficiency. PULMONOLOGIYA. 2011;(6):99-102. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2011-0-6-99-102