Inhaled corticosteroids preventing pneumonia mortality: paradox or selection bias?

Samy Suissa

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (2) 1802112; 10.1183/13993003.02112-2018
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases

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