The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of theophylline addition and its withdrawal on airway reactivity to adenosine in patients with asthma. The specific hypothesis to be tested is that rapid withdrawal of theophylline will increase the airway reactivity to adenosine.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Washington University
Department
Type
DUNS #
062761671
City
Saint Louis
State
MO
Country
United States
Zip Code
63130
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