Low dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) or long-acting beta-agonists (LABA) need in children and adolescents with asthma steps 1 and 2: what is the evidence?

L. Fleming (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Which paediatric asthma guidelines are the most appropriate for children and adolescents?
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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