Earlier use of nebulized inhaled corticosteroids is associated with fewer asthma exacerbations in young children

Exacerbation [defined as >=1 emergency department (ED) visit or hospitalization during 1-year of follow-up] rates of patients given nebulized inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as initial, secondary, and third-line treatment were compared.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2005-02, Vol.115 (2), p.S1-S1
Main Authors: Murphy, K.R., Bukstein, D.A., Katz, L.M., McDermott, L., Stern, L.S., Patel, P.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asthma
Drug therapy
Managed care
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Summary:Exacerbation [defined as >=1 emergency department (ED) visit or hospitalization during 1-year of follow-up] rates of patients given nebulized inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as initial, secondary, and third-line treatment were compared.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.021