The Effect of Montelukast Treatment in Wheezy Infants

Summary

The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of montelukast on symptom-free days in unselected group of very young children with wheeze and recurrent asthma like symptoms. The secondary aim was to evaluate the effect of montelukast on lung function, airway responsiveness, airway inflammation and use of rescue medication.

Timeline

Start

2004-09

Primary completion

2008-04

Completion

2008-04

Publications

• Pelkonen AS, Malmstrom K, Sarna S, Kajosaari M, Klemola T, Malmberg LP, Makela MJ. The effect of montelukast on respiratory symptoms and lung function in wheezy infants. Eur Respir J. 2013 Mar;41(3):664-70. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00173411. Epub 2012 Jul 12.

Drugs

Indications