Utility of inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone/formoterol) by pressurized metered-dose inhaler for the early management of acute exacerbations of asthma

S. K. Agarwal, S. Sharma (Varanasi, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Aspects of severe asthma
Session: Aspects of severe asthma
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5476
Disease area: Airway diseases

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