Budesonide/formoterol (BUD/FORM) single inhaler therapy (SiT) provides greater overall asthma control than traditional fixed dosing (FD) regimens

E. Pizzichini, S. Romero, T. Ekström (Florianópolis, Brazil; Alicante, Spain; Lund, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: asthma treatments
Session: Primary care: asthma treatments
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1990
Disease area: Airway diseases

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