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lorazepam and Asthma

lorazepam has been researched along with Asthma in 4 studies

Lorazepam: A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Asthma: A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Both pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor are associated commonly with sexual abuse, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders."1.32Pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor. ( Kaufman, KR; Mohebati, A; Sotolongo, A, 2004)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nayak, AP1
Deshpande, DA1
Shah, SD1
Villalba, DR1
Yi, R1
Wang, N1
Penn, RB1
Cappiello, JL1
Hocker, MB1
Kaufman, KR1
Mohebati, A1
Sotolongo, A1
Whitehill, MD1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for lorazepam and Asthma

ArticleYear
OGR1-dependent regulation of the allergen-induced asthma phenotype.
    American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology, 2021, 12-01, Volume: 321, Issue:6

    Topics: Allergens; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Asthma; Benzodiazepines; Bronchial Hyperreactivity; Broncho

2021
Noninvasive ventilation in severe acute asthma.
    Respiratory care, 2014, Volume: 59, Issue:10

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Asthma; Blood Gas Analysis; Humans; Lorazepam; Male; Noni

2014
Pseudoseizures and hysterical stridor.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2004, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Academic Medical Centers; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Second

2004
Asthmatic patients may benefit from this treatment measure.
    RN, 1991, Volume: 54, Issue:7

    Topics: Asthma; Humans; Lorazepam; Relaxation Therapy

1991