Formoterol turbuhaler compared with salbutamol as reliever medication in asthma: a worldwide, randomised, effectiveness trial (RELIEF Study)


Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma - Therapy and management -1
Session: Asthma - Therapy and management -1
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 391
Disease area: Airway diseases

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