Is it time to move away from short-acting beta-agonists in asthma management?

Matthew J. Martin, Tim W. Harrison

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (4) 1802223; 10.1183/13993003.02223-2018
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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