Long-acting β-agonists: a review of formoterol safety data from asthma clinical trials

Sears M. R., Ottosson A., Radner F., Suissa S.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 21-32
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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