Helsinki early intervention childhood asthma (HEICA) study: periodic budesonide (Pulmicort Turbuhaler®) treatment was associated with fast catch-up growth

M. Turpeinen, The HEICA Study Group (Helsinki, Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Safety and efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood asthma
Session: Safety and efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids in childhood asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1930
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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