A randomised controlled trial of small particle inhaled steroids in refractory eosinophilic asthma (SPIRA)

Background: Some patients with refractory asthma have evidence of uncontrolled eosinophilic inflammation in the distal airways. While traditional formulations of inhaled steroids settle predominantly in the large airways, newer formulations with an extra-fine particle size have a more peripheral pat...

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Main Authors: Hodgson, David, Anderson, John, Reynolds, Catherine, Meakin, Garry, Bailey, Helen, Pavord, Ian, Shaw, Dominick E., Harrison, Timothy W.
Format: Article
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2015
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/36308/