A pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, comprises a first active agent
selected from a dehydroepiandrosterone and/or dehydroepiandrosterone-sulf-
ate, or a salt thereof, and a second active agent comprising an
antihistamine for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, or other respiratory diseases. The composition is provided in
various formulations and in the form of a kit. The products of this
patent are applied to the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, or other respiratory diseases.