Impact on steroid dosing after introducing sputum eosinophils count into a severe asthma clinic

G. Tavernier, O. Francies, R. Niven (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Towards improving asthma control
Session: Towards improving asthma control
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 268
Disease area: Airway diseases

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G. Tavernier, O. Francies, R. Niven (Manchester, United Kingdom). Impact on steroid dosing after introducing sputum eosinophils count into a severe asthma clinic. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 268

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