The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
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J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. · Feb 2007
Meta AnalysisDifferential effects of maintenance long-acting beta-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid on asthma control and asthma exacerbations.
Combination therapy with long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)/inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) has become established as effective maintenance treatment for asthma. ⋯ The greatest benefit and least harm of LABAs comes when they are added to a similar ICS dose in adults with symptomatic asthma.