A Simple and Effective Evidence-based Approach to Asthma Management: ICS-formoterol Reliever Therapy

Overview

Journal Br J Gen Pract

Specialty Public Health

Date 2024 Jan 25

PMID 38272684

Authors

Mark L Levy

Richard Beasley

Bev Bostock

Toby Gd Capstick

Michael G Crooks

Louise Fleming

Daryl Freeman

Viv Marsh

Hitasha Rupani

Andy Whittamore

Peter J Barnes

Andrew Bush

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