Sputum assessment in asthma management does not improve disease control when GINA step-up treatment is used in mild-to-moderate patients

E. Bacci, M. Bartoli, S. Cianchetti, L. Melosini, L. Malagrinò, F. Novelli, F. Costa, M. De Santis, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Recent advances in the treatment and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases II
Session: Recent advances in the treatment and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases II
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4642
Disease area: Airway diseases

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