Severe asthma exacerbations with eosinophilic bronchitis: a randomized controlled comparison of the anti-inflammatory effects of deflazacort vs. prednisone

L. J. Marques, D. A. P. Hansen, C. C. Rocha, C. T. Zimmermann, P. Moritz, S. C. Ferreira, M. M. M. Pizzichini, E. Pizzichini (Florianopolis, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Established and experimental therapies for allergic asthma
Session: Established and experimental therapies for allergic asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2568
Disease area: Airway diseases

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