Diagnosing adrenal insufficiency using ACTH stimulation test

Brian Lipworth, Rory Chan, Chris RuiWen Kuo

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (2) 2001478; 10.1183/13993003.01478-2020
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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