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Oral Oseltamivir Improves Pulmonary Function and Reduces Exacerbation Frequency for Influenza-Infected Children With Asthma

Sebastian L. Johnston, Fernando Ferrero, María Luz García‐García, Regina Dutkowski

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal · 2005 · 94 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

Oseltamivir is safe and well-tolerated among asthmatic children, may reduce symptom duration and helps improve lung function and reduce asthma exacerbations during influenza infection.

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