Novel biomarkers of steroid responsiveness and adherence in difficult asthma

Difficult asthma is characterised by frequent exacerbations and persistent symptoms despite being prescribed high dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy. Non-adherence to ICS is an important cause of difficult asthma. In this thesis, novel biomarkers of steroid responsiveness were investigated to...

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Main Author: Lindsay, John Thomas
Published: Queen's University Belfast 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.707353