Salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination (SFC) inhaler is associated with greater levels of compliance in children than other regular asthma medications

T. P. McCarthy, L. Rice, C. A. Blair, S. A. Barcham (Uxbridge, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Updates of inhalation therapy in children
Session: Updates of inhalation therapy in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2738
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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