INHALABLE LIDOCAINE FORMULATION FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA AND FOR REDUCING THE NEED FOR CORTICOSTEROIDS IN ASTHMATIC PATIENTS

摘要

An inhalable lidocaine solution for treatment of asthma and a method for treatment of asthma with the reduced need for concurrent administration of oral corticosteroids in asthmatic patients. The lidocaine solution or lidocaine dry powder is delivered by an electronic nebulizer or by dry powder inhaler or dose meter one to several times a day.