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Effect of beta2-adrenergic receptor polymorphism in asthma control of patients receiving combination treatment.
Yonsei medical journal - 30 Apr 2009
Kim Seung-Hyun, Ye Young-Min, Hur Gyu-Young, Lee Hyun-Young, Jee Young-Koo, Lee Seung-Ho, Holloway John W, Park Hae-Sim
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Combination treatment of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) is widely used as a maintenance regimen for the management of asthma. This study evaluated the effect of the beta2-adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) polymorphism on lung function and asthma control with regular use of combination treatment of an inhaled ICS plus LABA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 43 Korean asthmatics who were...
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