Treatment of asthma and airway diseases

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to use of steroids or steroid analogues in the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation of the airways, particularly asthmatic conditions. It also relates to compounds and compositions which modulate airway remodelling. In a preferred embodiment, the steroid is 2-methoxyoestradiol.

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