Retrospective review of studies shows that patients receiving salmeterol plus ICS have fewer serious asthma exacerbations vs patients on ICS alone, regardless of ethnic origin

P. M. Dorinsky, S. W. Yancey, B. A. Prillaman, L. B. Sutton, J. L. Stauffer (Research Triangle Park, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Combination therapy for asthma. Which, why and how?
Session: Combination therapy for asthma. Which, why and how?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2767
Disease area: Airway diseases

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