Budesonide/formoterol with an adjustable maintenance plan costs less, and is as effective as fixed dosing

D. Price, J. Haughney, J. Hutchinson, A. Lloyd, J. Plumb (Aberdeen, London, Luton, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma, COPD and management in primary care
Session: Asthma, COPD and management in primary care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2452
Disease area: Airway diseases

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