Initial step-up treatment changes in asthmatic children already prescribed inhaled corticosteroids: a historical cohort study

Background: When standard doses of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) fail to control symptoms in children aged >4 years, guidelines recommend the addition of a long-acting ?2-agonist (LABA), with other treatment options being available if symptoms persist. Aims: To determine the proportion of initia...

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Main Authors: Turner, Steve W. (Author), Richardson, Kathryn (Author), Burden, Annie (Author), Thomas, Mike (Author), Murray, Clare (Author), Price, David (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-06-11.
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