Formoterol Turbuhaler® reduces the need for relief medication in children with mild to moderate asthma and improves quality of life

P. R. Everden, V. Manion, S. Reynia, On behalf of the FACT Study Investigators' Group (North Walsham, Norfolk, Kings Langley, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Safety and efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood asthma
Session: Safety and efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1939
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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