Protective Effects of Fluticasone on Allergen-Induced Airway Responses and Sputum Inflammatory Markers
BACKGROUND: A direct comparison of the protective effects of single and regular doses of inhaled glucocorticoid on allergen-induced asthmatic responses and inflammation has not been made.
Main Authors: | Krishnan Parameswaran, Mark D Inman, Rick M Watson, Marilyn M Morris, Ann Efthimiadis, Pietro G Ventresca, Raymond Lam, Paul M O'Byrne, Frederick E Hargreave |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2000-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/254213 |
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