Relationship: Asthma and magnesium

Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Asthma

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Magnesium is used in the management of asthma, particularly acute severe asthma, and its use is supported by scientific evidence, though the strength of the evidence is moderate. Magnesium sulfate, administered intravenously, acts as a smooth muscle relaxant by inhibiting calcium influx into airway smooth muscle cells, which can lead to bronchodilation. It also has anti-inflammatory effects and inhibits histamine release from mast cells, which may further benefit individuals with asthma exacerbations.

Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses suggest that intravenous magnesium sulfate can improve lung function and reduce hospital admissions in children and adults with acute severe asthma who do not respond adequately to standard therapy (such as beta-agonists and corticosteroids). The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines and other expert consensus statements recommend considering intravenous magnesium sulfate in emergency settings for patients with life-threatening or severe acute asthma unresponsive to initial treatment.

However, oral magnesium supplementation for chronic asthma management is less well supported, with inconsistent evidence regarding its effectiveness. The intravenous form remains the most studied and clinically validated. Overall, while not a first-line therapy, magnesium sulfate has a justified and scientifically supported role as adjunctive therapy for severe acute asthma exacerbations.

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Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
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Other ingredients used for Asthma

Other health conditions supported by magnesium

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Health Concerns

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Evidence supporting the use of: MagnesiumFor the health condition: Asthma

Table of Contents

Synopsis

Other ingredients used for Asthma

Other health conditions supported by magnesium

Products containing magnesium

Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Asthma