Fluticasone/salmeterol combination (FSC) is safe and provides effective long-term (52 week) control in the management of patients with persistent asthma (PA)

P. Keith, A. D'Urzo, N. Stepner, L. Simms, C. Scott, K. House (Hamilton, Toronto, Mississauga, Canada; Research Triangle Park, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Combination of long-acting B2-agonists and corticosteroids in obstructive airways disease
Disease area: Airway diseases

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