Formoterol as relief medication in asthma: a worldwide safety and effectiveness trial

Pauwels R.A., Sears M.R., Campbell M., Villasante C., Huang S., Lindh A., Petermann W., Aubier M., Schwabe G., Bengtsson T.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 787-794
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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