Formoterol Turbuhaler as reliever medication in patients with acute asthma

Rubinfeld A. R., Scicchitano R., Hunt A., Thompson P. J., Van Nooten A., Selroos O.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 27: 735-741
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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