Does atorvastatin have effect on lung function and morbidity as add-on therapy in asthmatic patients?

F. Fahimi, S. Sohrabi, H. Jamaati, Z. Mohammad Taheri, A. Fakharian, J. Salamzadeh (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New drugs for asthma
Session: New drugs for asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2960
Disease area: Airway diseases

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