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Editorial
. 2007 Nov;62(11):927-8.
doi: 10.1136/thx.2007.082677.

Reducing inflammation in COPD: the evidence builds

Neil Barnes
Editorial

Reducing inflammation in COPD: the evidence builds

Neil Barnes. Thorax. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

Anti‐inflammatory activity of a combination of an inhaled steroid and a long‐acting β2 agonist in COPD

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