Is the hypoxemic effect of formoterol really linked to a shunt-like effect?

S. Centanni, F. Di Marco, P. Santus, M. Verga, A. Pistone, M. Cazzola (Milan, Naples, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Recent advances in the treatment of COPD and acute lung injury
Session: Recent advances in the treatment of COPD and acute lung injury
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3841
Disease area: Airway diseases

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