Journal article
Cochrane review: Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events
Abstract
Abstract Background Epidemiological evidence has suggested a link between beta 2 ‐agonists and increases in asthma mortality. There has been much debate about possible causal links for this association, and whether regular (daily) long‐acting beta 2 ‐agonists are safe when used alone or in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroids. Objectives The aim of this review is to assess the risk of fatal and non‐fatal serious adverse events in …
Authors
Cates CJ; Lasserson TJ; Jaeschke R
Journal
Evidence-Based Child Health A Cochrane Review Journal, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 1456–1542
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
September 2010
DOI
10.1002/ebch.583
ISSN
2040-4050