A randomized open-label trial on the use of budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort®) as an alternative reliever medication for mild to moderate asthmatic attacks.

BACKGROUND Conventionally, a nebulized short-acting β-2 agonist like salbutamol is often used as the reliever in acute exacerbations of asthma. However, recent worldwide respiratory outbreaks discourage routine use of nebulization. Previous studies have shown that combined budesonide/formoterol (...

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Main Authors: Chew, Keng Sheng, Kamarudin, Hamizah, Hashim, Che Wan
Format: E-Article
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11749/1/IJEM%20Symbicort.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11749/
http://intjem.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/1865-1380-5-16
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