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Method for the treatment of bronchial asthma by administration of topical anesthetics

US5510339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1993
Grant dateApr 23, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A therapeutic method is provided to treat eosinophil-associated hypersensitivity diseases, such as bronchial asthma, by locally administering to a mammal in need of such treatment, an effective amount of a topical anesthetic, such as lidocaine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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