Pharmacogenomics looks at the relationship of the genetic variability of an individual and how that variability influences an individuals response to various pharmcotherapy.

In short researchers have been studying the genetics of the beta2 receptor and have found that variations in the nucleotide sequence produced different responses to beta agonist therapy.

How Pharmacogenomics Will Play a Role in the
Management of Asthma

Breath Well Live Well (ALA)

A Basic Look at Spirometry

2007 NHLB Asthma Guidelines

Trends in Asthma 2007(ALA)