Can long-acting β2 agonists substitute inhaled corticosteroids in stable persistent asthma

M. Shameem, N. N. Shah, A. A. Bachh, R. Bhargava, Z. Ahmed, Q. Syed, K. A. Dar, I. Haq (Srinagar, J&K, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Improving asthma and anti-allergic therapy
Session: Improving asthma and anti-allergic therapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2002
Disease area: Airway diseases

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