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Asthma (in children) - corticosteroids

Corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic asthma in children under the age of 12 years

Summary

If inhaled corticosteroids are appropriate for children aged under 12 years who have chronic asthma, the least expensive product that is suitable for the individual child should be used. If both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-2 agonist are needed, then a combination device that con ...

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Technology appraisals TA131

Issued: November 2007

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