The range of drugs now available to treat asthma should guarantee that almost all patients are treated effectively, and yet asthma still causes significant morbidity. The delivery system is a vital part of treatment, and its selection requires close attention to ensure optimal drug delivery to each
Issues and unmet needs in pediatric asthma
โ Scribed by Peter J. Helms
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 46 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 8755-6863
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