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Review
. 2007 Sep 8;335(7618):513.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39273.537778.AD.

Using a combination inhaler (budesonide plus formoterol) as rescue therapy improves asthma control

Peter J Barnes  1
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Review

Using a combination inhaler (budesonide plus formoterol) as rescue therapy improves asthma control

Peter J Barnes. BMJ. .
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