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Treatment responsiveness of phenotypes of symptomatic airways obstruction in adults.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Sept 2015
Fingleton James, Travers Justin, Williams Mathew, Charles Thomas, Bowles Darren, Strik Rianne, Shirtcliffe Philippa, Weatherall Mark, Beasley Richard
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BACKGROUND: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are heterogeneous disorders encompassing different phenotypes of airflow obstruction, which might differ in their response to treatment. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine distinct phenotypes comprising the syndromes of asthma and COPD and the treatment responsiveness of these phenotypes to inhaled β-agonist, antimuscarinic, and...
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