| abstract |
The invention relates to a glucan having a beta-(1,3)-backbone with one or more beta-(1,3)-side chains linked thereto for use in the treatment of asthma and related diseases of abnormal pulmonary function in an animal. Also described is a method of treating asthma and related diseases of abnormal pulmonary function in an animal comprising administering to said animal an effective amount of a glucan having a beta-(1,3)-backbone with one or more beta-(1,3)-side chains linked thereto. |