Safety of long-acting β-agonists: urgent need to clear the air remains

Beasley R., Martinez F. D., Hackshaw A., Rabe K. F., Sterk P. J., Djukanovic R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 3-5
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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