Effects of weight loss on asthma control in obese patients with severe asthma

Dias-Júnior Sérvulo Azevedo, Reis Monica, de Carvalho-Pinto Regina Maria, Stelmach Rafael, Halpern Alfredo, Cukier Alberto

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1368-1377
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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