Observational studies assessing the pharmacological treatment of obstructive lung disease: strengths, challenges and considerations for study design

Jørgen Vestbo, Christer Janson, Javier Nuevo, David Price

Source: ERJ Open Res, 6 (4) 00044-2020; 10.1183/23120541.00044-2020
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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